John Blow

John Blow (1649–1708) was an English composer, organist and music educator.

John Blow in brief

Born
1649
Died
1708
Known for
composer,organist,music educator,singer
Place of birth
Nottinghamshire

Overview

Born at Nottinghamshire in 1649, died at City of Westminster in 1708.

In detail

William Croft, Jeremiah Clarke and Henry Purcell are recorded as having studied under John Blow. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are opera. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.

Positions recorded include chapelmaster.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “John Blow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

    Consult the source
  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q311110: John Blow

    Consult the source

Elsewhere in Music memorabilia

9,695 published records in this field, each with its sources named.

Read the complete music memorabilia index

For owners

Own a work by John Blow?

A specialist will read what you send and tell you what the house can establish, what it cannot, and whether the object is suited to sale. There is no charge and no obligation. The object stays with you throughout; nothing is shipped to us unless it is arranged in writing beforehand.

Within VALÉORINE