James Harcourt
James Harcourt (27 October 1818 - 1883) was an English organist and composer.
James Harcourt
- Born
- 1818
- Died
- 1883
- Nationality
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- composer
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Education
Education
He was apprenticed to Alfred Pettet at St Peter Mancroft in Norwich, and succeeded him in 1851. He was also Conductor of Norwich Choral Society.
Appointments
Appointments
• Organist of St Stephen's Church, Norwich 1837 - 1839 • Organist of St Peter Mancroft 1851 - 1877 • Organist of Wymondham Abbey 1880 - 1881
Compositions
• Sonata for Violin (or Concertina) and Pianoforte 1861 • Andante 1862 • Three Organ Movements 1863
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