The British Musical Biography

[E] Bowdler, Cyril William, composer, of
Welsh descent on the maternal side, born in
Yorkshire, September 28th, 18.39. As a boy,
he studied music under Dr. John Camidge,
of York, and subsequently with Sir R. Prescott
Stewart, whose pupil he remained for a long
period. Graduated Mus. B. and B.A., Dublin,
1864, and LL.D., Dublin, 1896. For two
years, 1877-9, he was hon. organist at All
Saints', Aldershot ; but he is chiefly devoted
to composition.

[W] Works. — Music for the divine liturgy of
St. John Chrysostom (Greek, 1864); complete
church services in E, F, G, B flat, and C ;
numerous anthems, hymn tunes, etc. ;
" Imelcla," three-act Italian opera ; Cantata —
The descent of spring ; songs, organ and pf .
pieces, etc.

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