The British Musical Biography

[E] Burstall, Frederick Hampton, organist,
born in Liverpool, January 29, 1851. Studied
under Dr. Rohner, and in 1870 was apjiointed
organist of Childwall Parish Church. In 1876,
he obtained the post of organist at Wallasey
Church. When the new Diocese of Liverpool
was formed, in 1880, he was elected organist
and director of the choir at the Cathedral
Church. In 1883, he formed a large special
choir for oratorio services, and in 1889 under-
took the parochial Sunday services, resigning
his post at Wallasey. He is a clever per-
former, and has given organ recitals at St.
George's Hall. He married, in 1875, ^Mintie,
daughter of the late Samuel Martin, ship-
owner, of Liverpool. His wife is an excellent
musician. Of his compositions the principal
is a Festival Te Deum ; he has also written
anthems, motets, songs, and pf. pieces, etc.

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