The British Musical Biography

[E] Rudd, Henry William Kingston, pianist
and organist, born at Norwich, May 27, 1850.
Began his studies at the age of six, under his
father, Henry Rudd, a musician of repute
in the Eastern Counties. Later he received
instruction from Charles Halle. When ten
years old he was appointed organist of Int-
wood Church, near Norwich ; then of Thorpe
Parish Church ; and in 1870, organist and
director of the choir of St. Andrew's, Nor-
wich, offices he still holds. As a pianist he
appeared with great success at the Norwich
Festivals of 1872, and 1878, playing in each
portions of concertos by Benedict. In 1882
he was heard at the Wednesday Concerts at
the Crystal Palace. He has conducted the
Norwich Gate House Choir, since 1872, and
given important concerts, the first artists
being associated with him in classical works.

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