- Reading, John
[E] Reading, John, organist and composer,
son of above, was born in 1677. Chorister in
Chapel Royal, where he studied under Dr.
Blow. Organist of Dulwich College, London,
1700-1702. Lay-vicar. 1702, and Master of
choristers, Lincoln Cathedral, 1703. Organist
of St. John's, Hackney, London ; St. Mary,
Woolnoth ; St. Dunstan in the West; St.
Mary, Woolchurchhaw. He died at London,
September 2, 1764.[+] He composed " A Book of New Anthems,
containing a hundred plates fairly engraved
with a tliorough-bass figur'd for the Organ or
Harpsichord, with proper Ritornels," London
[1715]; "A Book of New Songs (after the
Italian manner), with symphonies, a thorough-
bass fitted to the harpsichord, etc., all within
ye compass of the flute.". .London [1720].
Sold by the author at his house in Arundel
Street, Strand. To him has also been attri-
buted the composition of "Adeste Fideles."
Another John Reading was organist of
Chichester Cathedral from 1674 to 1720.entry id: 337-L-26
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