- Calkin, John Baptiste
[E] Calkin, John Baptiste, composer, pianist,
and organist, born in London, jMarch 16,
1827. Studied under his father, James Calkin.
Organist, precentor, and choirmaster, St.
Columba's College, Ireland, 1846-53; Woburn
Chapel, London, 1853-7 ; Camden Road
Chapel, 1863-8; St. Thomas' Church, Cam-
den Town, 1870-84. F.C.O. Member of the
Philharmonic Society ; Member of the Coun-
cil, Trinity College, London ; Professor at
Guildhall School of Music.[W] Works. — Morning and Evening Services in
B fla'. Op. 43. G, Op. 96, and D ; Te Deum in
D ; Communion Service in C, Op. 134 ; Mag-
nificat and Nunc Dimittis in F. Anthems —
Behold, now praise ye the Lord ; I will always
give thanks ; I will magnify Thee ; Thou
visitest the Earth ; and many others. Seven
Introits. Glees and Part-songs — Breathe soft,
ye winds ; Come, fill my boys ; My Lady is so
wondrous fair ; and others. Songs — Coming
light ; Sleep on, my heart ; Oh, lovely
night ; and others. Quintet and Quartet,
strings ; Trio, pf . and strings ; Sonata, pf .
and violoncello. Duet, pf. " Overture " ;
Youth and Age, six pieces, pf.. Op. 100 ;
Rondo grazioso. Op. 93 ; Les Arpeges, Op. 94 ;
The I'ixie's Revel, Op. 95 ; Les trois graces
(Sonata) ; Studies ; Concert Study in double-
notes; Transcriptions, etc. Oiyan — Andante
con moto. Op. 101 ; Andante varied ; Harvest
Thanksgiving March ; Festal March, etc. , etc.entry id: 74-R-41
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