The British Musical Biography

[E] Ridley, Sebastian Claude, organist,
pianist, and composer, was born at West
Derby, near Liverpool, December 31, 1853.
Studied under his father. Was assistant
organist at West Derby Parish Church from
1865 to 1870, in which last year he was
appointed organist of St. John's, Tue Brook ;
in 1878 to the Liverpool Seaman's Orphanage;
in 1892 to Renshaw Street Unitarian Chapel ;
and in 1894 to Great George Street Congrega-
tional Chapel. Has also acted as choirmaster
at St. Cuthbert's (1883), and St. Chad's (1887).
Conductor of Banner's Oratorio Choir, 1883.
As an organ player he is well known, having
given recitals at the Royal Albert Hall,
Kensington, St. George's Hall, Liverpool, and
at various provincial exhibitions. His com-
positions include a Church Service in G
(unison) ; Prize hymn tunes, etc. ; many
songs, of which "The Wrecker" is a favourable
example ; Pf. pieces, " Clymene," " Fairy
wings," etc.

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