The British Musical Biography

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Savage, William

[E] Savage, William, organist, composer,
and bass vocalist, was born about 1720. He
studied under Dr. Pepusch, and became a
Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, 1744. Al-
moner, vicar-choral, and master of choristers,
St. Paul's Cathedral, 1748. He died at
London, July 27, 1789. He composed chants
and other church music.

[+] Jane Savage, probably a daughter or other
relative of the above, composed Six rondos
for harpsichord or pf., op. 3 ; Duett for pf.
or harpsichord, op. 6 [1790] ; Two duetts for
voices, op. 7 [1791] ; Strephon and Flavia,
cantata, oj). 4 ; Hall the woodman, song,
op. 5.

entry id: 363-R-62

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