The British Musical Biography

[E] Torrance, Rev. George William, com-
poser, born at Rathmines, Dublin, 1835.
Chorister, Christ Church Cathedral, and later,
organist of St. Andrew's and St. Anne's,
Dublin. In 1856 visited Leipzig for further
study in music. Graduated B.A., 1864 ; M. A.,
1867, Dublin. Ordained Deacon, 1865 ;
Priest, 1866. In 1869 he emigrated to
Australia, settling in Melbourne. Ten years
later the degrees of Mus. Bac. and Mus. Doc.
were conferred upon him by Trinity College,
Dublin, on the recommendation of Sir

[+] Robert P. Stewart, professor of music at the
University. Member of the Board of Exam-
iners in Music under the Education Depart-
ment of A^ictoria ; Mus. Doc, ad cundem,
Melbourne University ; Incumbent of Holy
Trinity, Balaclava until 1895, when he was
preferred to St. John's, Melbourne. Author
of several papers on music.

[W] Works. — Oratorios : Abraham, produced
in Dublin, 1855; The Captivity, Dublin, 1864;
The Revelation, Melbourne, June, 1882. Te
Deum and Jubilate. Anthems and services.
Opera, William of Normandy. Part-songs.
Songs : Angel of Light, with 'cello obligate ;
The Land beyond the Sea, etc.

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