The British Musical Biography

[E] Cherry, John William, composer and
teacher, born London, December 10, 1824.
Self-educated in theory and on Pianoforte.

[+] He died in London, January, 1889. Has
composed over 1,000 pieces, of which the fol-
lowing are the best known : —

[W] Works. — Will-o'-the-wisp ; Shells of ocean ;
Beautiful leaves; The Blacksmith; How beau-
tiful is the sea ; My village home ; Monarch
of the woods ; Estelle ; Gentle Spring ; Sweet
Annie; The Invitation ; Silently, silently over
the sea ; Trees of the forest ; Upon the lonely
shore; Wanton breezes, whither going; Down
by the sea ; Fair Glen Lochry ; Home again
to England ; Seventh day ; Spirit of the
whirlpool ; Breathe soft, summer wind ; Sum-
mer twilight ; Come with me to Fairyland.
Duets — Elfin revels; Hark! there's music
stealing ; Let us roam away, etc. Pf. music,
dances, etc.

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