William Croft
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Religious
Classical
Anglican liturgy
English baroque
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William Croft (sometimes called "Crofts") was a solid English composer and organist and one of the first of his country to pick up the developing Continental style of the late Baroque sonata. He is primarily known for his anthems and other church works and generally creates a rather dry impression of sturdiness rather than brilliance, charm, or leaps of imagination. He is credited with the great hymn tune of "O God Our Help in Ages Past." He was a boy singer in the Chapel Royal and received music lessons from the choirmaster John Blow. As a favored student, Croft was promoted by Blow, who...
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