Born in London to John Boyce, a cabinet-maker and joiner, and his wife Elizabeth Cordwell, Boyce was baptised on 11 September 1711 and was admitted by his father as a choirboy at St Paul's Cathedral in 1719, before studying music with Maurice Greene after his voice broke in 1727. A house in the present choir school is named after him. His first professional appointment came in 1734 when he was employed as an organist at the Oxford Chapel. He went on to take a number of similar posts before being appointed Master of the King's Musick in 1755 and becoming one of the organists at the Chapel Royal in 1758. One of his students was the prodigy Thomas Linley.
By the year 1758 his deafness had increased to such an extent that he was unable to continue in his organist posts. He resolved to give up teaching and to retire to Kensington, and devote himself to editing the collection of church music which bears his name. He retired and worked on completing the compilation Cathedral Music that his teacher Greene had left incomplete at his death. This led to Boyce editing works by the likes of William Byrd and Henry Purcell. Many of the pieces in the collection are still used in Anglican services today.
Bournemouthi/ˈbɔːrnməθ/ is a large coastal resort town on the south coast of England directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 96-mile (155km)World Heritage Site. According to the 2011 census, the town has a population of 183,491 making it the largest settlement in Dorset. With Poole to the west and Christchurch in the east, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of over 465,000.
William Boyce, Symphony No. 1 B-major, Trevor Pinnock
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
Symphony No.1 in B-flat major 00:00-07:35
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro.
Symphony No.2 in A major 07:35-13:35
I. Allegro assai
II. Vivace
III. Presto Allegro
Symphony No.3 in C major 13:35-19:55
I. Allegro
II. Vivace
III. Menuetto: Allegretto.
Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner.
Constant Lambert's ballet based on some of this music can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLngiq8-xPs
published: 14 Feb 2018
William Boyce - Coronation Anthem - The King Shall rejoice
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
published: 18 Jun 2018
William Boyce - Symphony No. 1 (c. 1760)
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also w...
published: 19 Feb 2019
W. Boyce: «Solomon» [Choir of the Enlightenment / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment]
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
Symphony No.1 in B-flat major 00:00-07:35
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro.
Symphony No.2 in A major 07:35-13:35
I. Allegro assai
II. Vivace
III. ...
Symphony No.1 in B-flat major 00:00-07:35
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro.
Symphony No.2 in A major 07:35-13:35
I. Allegro assai
II. Vivace
III. Presto Allegro
Symphony No.3 in C major 13:35-19:55
I. Allegro
II. Vivace
III. Menuetto: Allegretto.
Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner.
Constant Lambert's ballet based on some of this music can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLngiq8-xPs
Symphony No.1 in B-flat major 00:00-07:35
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro.
Symphony No.2 in A major 07:35-13:35
I. Allegro assai
II. Vivace
III. Presto Allegro
Symphony No.3 in C major 13:35-19:55
I. Allegro
II. Vivace
III. Menuetto: Allegretto.
Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner.
Constant Lambert's ballet based on some of this music can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLngiq8-xPs
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 i...
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also wrote music for masonic rituals.
The first movement (Allegro) of Boyce's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also wrote music for masonic rituals.
The first movement (Allegro) of Boyce's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Ch...
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
William Boyce (1710-1779) - Eight Symphonies - Bournemouth Sinfonietta, Ronald Thomas
I bought this CD of William Boyce - Eight Symphonies in the 1980's. It seems to be unavailable these days unless you can find a used copy.
Recordings of William Boyce material also seem hard to find. I'll post more in future.
The performances on this CD were recorded at the Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset, UK by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, conducted by Ronald Thomas.
Track List:
1. Symphony No. 1 in B Flat Major 0:00
2. Symphony No. 2 in A Major 7:27
3. Symphony No. 3 in C Major 12:59
4. Symphony No. 4 in F Major 18:11
5. Symphony...
published: 29 Mar 2021
William Boyce (1711-1779) - The charms of harmony display (c.1738)
Happy birthday William Boyce! 🎭👑
Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)
Work: Ode 'The charms of harmony display' (c.1738)
Performers: Patrіck Burrowes (boy soprano); Willіam Purefoy (alto (boy);
Andrew Wаtts (counter-tenor); Richard Edgar-Wilson (tenor); Michael George (bass-baritone);
Choir of New College Oxford; Hаnover Band; Grаhаm Leа-Cox (conductor)
Painting: Pieter Angillis (1685-1734) - Covent Garden (c.1726)
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJdL
Drawing: John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790) - Portrait of the composer William Boyce
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJes
Further info: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boyce-Davids-Lamentation-Over-Jonathan/dp/B00004YYQC
Listen free: https://open.spotify.com/album/6CI2Bg0Lz4tIKObn9Gu4F8
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William Boyce
(London, bap. 11 September 1711 - London, 7 Feb...
published: 11 Sep 2022
William Boyce - Coronation Anthem - The King Shall rejoice
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
published: 18 Jun 2018
William Boyce - 8 Symphonies
William Boyce - 8 Symphonies
painter - John Leslie Breck
published: 11 Mar 2022
William Boyce {1711 - 1779} Concerto Grosso in E minor
William Boyce
published: 17 May 2011
William Boyce - Symphony No. 1 (c. 1760)
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also w...
published: 19 Feb 2019
William Boyce: Symphony No. 1 in B-flat Major
Dorian Baroque
http://dorianbaroque.org/
Marina Fragoulis, Artistic Director
from "In Drury Lane: Music of the English Theatre"
April 26, 2015
The Church of the Epiphany, NYC
published: 01 Jun 2015
William Boyce, Symphony No. 1 B-major, Trevor Pinnock
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
published: 04 Dec 2017
Boyce Symphony no 4
Boyce Symphony no 4 performed by Epiphany at their 'Classics at Christmas' concert on 22nd December 2017 in St George's Church, Poynton.
For more information about Epiphany, visit http://epiphanymusic.org.uk
Website: http://epiphanymusic.org.uk
Facebook: https://facebook.com/epiphanymusicuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/epiphanymusic
Instagram: http://instagram.com/epiphanymusicuk
published: 28 Dec 2017
W. Boyce: «Solomon» [Choir of the Enlightenment / Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment]
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
I bought this CD of William Boyce - Eight Symphonies in the 1980's. It seems to be unavailable these days unless you can find a used copy.
Recordings of Willia...
I bought this CD of William Boyce - Eight Symphonies in the 1980's. It seems to be unavailable these days unless you can find a used copy.
Recordings of William Boyce material also seem hard to find. I'll post more in future.
The performances on this CD were recorded at the Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset, UK by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, conducted by Ronald Thomas.
Track List:
1. Symphony No. 1 in B Flat Major 0:00
2. Symphony No. 2 in A Major 7:27
3. Symphony No. 3 in C Major 12:59
4. Symphony No. 4 in F Major 18:11
5. Symphony No. 5 in D Major 24:12
6. Symphony No. 6 in F Major 31:52
7. Symphony No. 7 in B Flat Major 38:36
8. Symphony No. 8 in D Minor 48:06
I bought this CD of William Boyce - Eight Symphonies in the 1980's. It seems to be unavailable these days unless you can find a used copy.
Recordings of William Boyce material also seem hard to find. I'll post more in future.
The performances on this CD were recorded at the Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset, UK by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, conducted by Ronald Thomas.
Track List:
1. Symphony No. 1 in B Flat Major 0:00
2. Symphony No. 2 in A Major 7:27
3. Symphony No. 3 in C Major 12:59
4. Symphony No. 4 in F Major 18:11
5. Symphony No. 5 in D Major 24:12
6. Symphony No. 6 in F Major 31:52
7. Symphony No. 7 in B Flat Major 38:36
8. Symphony No. 8 in D Minor 48:06
Happy birthday William Boyce! 🎭👑
Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)
Work: Ode 'The charms of harmony display' (c.1738)
Performers: Patrіck Burrowes (boy sopra...
Happy birthday William Boyce! 🎭👑
Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)
Work: Ode 'The charms of harmony display' (c.1738)
Performers: Patrіck Burrowes (boy soprano); Willіam Purefoy (alto (boy);
Andrew Wаtts (counter-tenor); Richard Edgar-Wilson (tenor); Michael George (bass-baritone);
Choir of New College Oxford; Hаnover Band; Grаhаm Leа-Cox (conductor)
Painting: Pieter Angillis (1685-1734) - Covent Garden (c.1726)
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJdL
Drawing: John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790) - Portrait of the composer William Boyce
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJes
Further info: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boyce-Davids-Lamentation-Over-Jonathan/dp/B00004YYQC
Listen free: https://open.spotify.com/album/6CI2Bg0Lz4tIKObn9Gu4F8
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William Boyce
(London, bap. 11 September 1711 - London, 7 February 1779)
English composer and organist. His earliest musical education was as a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, after which he was a student of Johann Pepusch and Maurice Greene. In 1734 he obtained his first position as an organist at the Oxford Chapel, and in 1736 he became a composer for the Chapel Royal. By 1755 he was well known for his stage works, including the 1740 masque Peleus and Thetis and The Chaplet, a favorite pastoral opera from 1749. In 1755 he was appointed as master of the King’s Musick, and three years later organist of the Chapel Royal. Shortly thereafter he was forced to retreat from official duties owing to increasing deafness, and instead concentrated upon finishing the compendium Cathedral Music begun by his teacher Greene. This volume of Anglican Church services from all ages is still partially in use. His other music includes eight symphonies derived from stage works, 50 or more cantatas and odes, 60 anthems, 12 trio sonatas, 12 overtures or small symphonies, five complete Anglican services, two oratorios (including David’s Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan from 1736), and a host of incidental music and keyboard voluntaries.
Happy birthday William Boyce! 🎭👑
Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)
Work: Ode 'The charms of harmony display' (c.1738)
Performers: Patrіck Burrowes (boy soprano); Willіam Purefoy (alto (boy);
Andrew Wаtts (counter-tenor); Richard Edgar-Wilson (tenor); Michael George (bass-baritone);
Choir of New College Oxford; Hаnover Band; Grаhаm Leа-Cox (conductor)
Painting: Pieter Angillis (1685-1734) - Covent Garden (c.1726)
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJdL
Drawing: John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790) - Portrait of the composer William Boyce
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJes
Further info: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Boyce-Davids-Lamentation-Over-Jonathan/dp/B00004YYQC
Listen free: https://open.spotify.com/album/6CI2Bg0Lz4tIKObn9Gu4F8
---
William Boyce
(London, bap. 11 September 1711 - London, 7 February 1779)
English composer and organist. His earliest musical education was as a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, after which he was a student of Johann Pepusch and Maurice Greene. In 1734 he obtained his first position as an organist at the Oxford Chapel, and in 1736 he became a composer for the Chapel Royal. By 1755 he was well known for his stage works, including the 1740 masque Peleus and Thetis and The Chaplet, a favorite pastoral opera from 1749. In 1755 he was appointed as master of the King’s Musick, and three years later organist of the Chapel Royal. Shortly thereafter he was forced to retreat from official duties owing to increasing deafness, and instead concentrated upon finishing the compendium Cathedral Music begun by his teacher Greene. This volume of Anglican Church services from all ages is still partially in use. His other music includes eight symphonies derived from stage works, 50 or more cantatas and odes, 60 anthems, 12 trio sonatas, 12 overtures or small symphonies, five complete Anglican services, two oratorios (including David’s Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan from 1736), and a host of incidental music and keyboard voluntaries.
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 i...
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also wrote music for masonic rituals.
The first movement (Allegro) of Boyce's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also wrote music for masonic rituals.
The first movement (Allegro) of Boyce's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
Dorian Baroque
http://dorianbaroque.org/
Marina Fragoulis, Artistic Director
from "In Drury Lane: Music of the English Theatre"
April 26, 2015
The Church of the...
Dorian Baroque
http://dorianbaroque.org/
Marina Fragoulis, Artistic Director
from "In Drury Lane: Music of the English Theatre"
April 26, 2015
The Church of the Epiphany, NYC
Dorian Baroque
http://dorianbaroque.org/
Marina Fragoulis, Artistic Director
from "In Drury Lane: Music of the English Theatre"
April 26, 2015
The Church of the Epiphany, NYC
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
Boyce Symphony no 4 performed by Epiphany at their 'Classics at Christmas' concert on 22nd December 2017 in St George's Church, Poynton.
For more information a...
Boyce Symphony no 4 performed by Epiphany at their 'Classics at Christmas' concert on 22nd December 2017 in St George's Church, Poynton.
For more information about Epiphany, visit http://epiphanymusic.org.uk
Website: http://epiphanymusic.org.uk
Facebook: https://facebook.com/epiphanymusicuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/epiphanymusic
Instagram: http://instagram.com/epiphanymusicuk
Boyce Symphony no 4 performed by Epiphany at their 'Classics at Christmas' concert on 22nd December 2017 in St George's Church, Poynton.
For more information about Epiphany, visit http://epiphanymusic.org.uk
Website: http://epiphanymusic.org.uk
Facebook: https://facebook.com/epiphanymusicuk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/epiphanymusic
Instagram: http://instagram.com/epiphanymusicuk
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Ch...
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
Symphony No.1 in B-flat major 00:00-07:35
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro.
Symphony No.2 in A major 07:35-13:35
I. Allegro assai
II. Vivace
III. Presto Allegro
Symphony No.3 in C major 13:35-19:55
I. Allegro
II. Vivace
III. Menuetto: Allegretto.
Performed by the Academy of St Martin in the Fields conducted by Sir Neville Marriner.
Constant Lambert's ballet based on some of this music can be heard at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLngiq8-xPs
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also wrote music for masonic rituals.
The first movement (Allegro) of Boyce's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]
I bought this CD of William Boyce - Eight Symphonies in the 1980's. It seems to be unavailable these days unless you can find a used copy.
Recordings of William Boyce material also seem hard to find. I'll post more in future.
The performances on this CD were recorded at the Wessex Hall, Poole Arts Centre, Dorset, UK by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta, conducted by Ronald Thomas.
Track List:
1. Symphony No. 1 in B Flat Major 0:00
2. Symphony No. 2 in A Major 7:27
3. Symphony No. 3 in C Major 12:59
4. Symphony No. 4 in F Major 18:11
5. Symphony No. 5 in D Major 24:12
6. Symphony No. 6 in F Major 31:52
7. Symphony No. 7 in B Flat Major 38:36
8. Symphony No. 8 in D Minor 48:06
Happy birthday William Boyce! 🎭👑
Composer: William Boyce (1711-1779)
Work: Ode 'The charms of harmony display' (c.1738)
Performers: Patrіck Burrowes (boy soprano); Willіam Purefoy (alto (boy);
Andrew Wаtts (counter-tenor); Richard Edgar-Wilson (tenor); Michael George (bass-baritone);
Choir of New College Oxford; Hаnover Band; Grаhаm Leа-Cox (conductor)
Painting: Pieter Angillis (1685-1734) - Covent Garden (c.1726)
HD image: https://flic.kr/p/2nKeJdL
Drawing: John Keyse Sherwin (1751-1790) - Portrait of the composer William Boyce
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William Boyce
(London, bap. 11 September 1711 - London, 7 February 1779)
English composer and organist. His earliest musical education was as a chorister at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, after which he was a student of Johann Pepusch and Maurice Greene. In 1734 he obtained his first position as an organist at the Oxford Chapel, and in 1736 he became a composer for the Chapel Royal. By 1755 he was well known for his stage works, including the 1740 masque Peleus and Thetis and The Chaplet, a favorite pastoral opera from 1749. In 1755 he was appointed as master of the King’s Musick, and three years later organist of the Chapel Royal. Shortly thereafter he was forced to retreat from official duties owing to increasing deafness, and instead concentrated upon finishing the compendium Cathedral Music begun by his teacher Greene. This volume of Anglican Church services from all ages is still partially in use. His other music includes eight symphonies derived from stage works, 50 or more cantatas and odes, 60 anthems, 12 trio sonatas, 12 overtures or small symphonies, five complete Anglican services, two oratorios (including David’s Lamentation over Saul and Jonathan from 1736), and a host of incidental music and keyboard voluntaries.
William Boyce (baptised 11 September 1711 – d. 7 February 1779) was an English composer and organist.
Symphony No. 1 in B-flat major
First Publication: 1760 in 8 Symphonies, Op.2 (No.1)
I. Allegro
II. Moderato e dolce
III. Allegro
English Chamber Orchestra conducted by Trevor Pinnock
Boyce is known for his set of eight symphonies, his anthems and his odes. He also wrote the masque Peleus and Thetis and songs for John Dryden's Secular Masque, incidental music for William Shakespeare's The Tempest, Cymbeline, Romeo and Juliet and The Winter's Tale, and a quantity of chamber music including a set of twelve trio sonatas. He also composed the British and Canadian Naval March "Heart of Oak". The lyrics were later written by David Garrick for his 1759 play Harlequin's Invasion.
Boyce also wrote music for masonic rituals.
The first movement (Allegro) of Boyce's Symphony No. 1 in B-flat was the first piece of music played during the procession of the bride and bridegroom at the conclusion of the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in 2018.
Dorian Baroque
http://dorianbaroque.org/
Marina Fragoulis, Artistic Director
from "In Drury Lane: Music of the English Theatre"
April 26, 2015
The Church of the Epiphany, NYC
William Boyce (1711 - 1779)
Symphony No. 1 B-major
1. Allegro
2. Moderato e dolce
3. Allegro
The English Concert
Trevor Pinnock
A digital Archiv recording
Boyce Symphony no 4 performed by Epiphany at their 'Classics at Christmas' concert on 22nd December 2017 in St George's Church, Poynton.
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William BOYCE 1711 – 1779
«Solomon» Serenata for 2 Voices, Mixed Chorus and Orchestra
Libretto: E. Moore
1734
Mary Bevan [soprano]
James Gilchrist [tenor]
Choir of the Enlightenment
Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment
Steven Devine [direction]