George Frederick Vincent
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George Frederick Vincent (25 March 1855 – 30 November 1928) was an English organist and composer.
Background
George Frederick Vincent was born in Houghton-le-Spring on 27 March 1855, son of Charles John Vincent, organist, and educated at the Leipzig Conservatoire. He became organist of Holy Trinity Church, Sunderland, 1872–1874, then Whitburn Parish Church, 1878–1882, then St. Thomas' Church, Sunderland, 1882–1900. In 1900 he was appointed to St Michael, Cornhill.{{Cite web |title=Bardon Music {{!}} Organ Sheet Music {{!}} Compositions by George F. Vincent |url=http://www.bardon-music.com/music.php?id=Vincent_GeorgeF_1855 |access-date=2024-12-26 |website=www.bardon-music.com}}
He was a composer of operettas, cantatas, piano and organ music.
He died in Brentwood, on 30 November 1928.
Career
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Category:People from Houghton-le-Spring
Category:Musicians from Tyne and Wear
Category:English male organists
Category:University of Music and Theatre Leipzig alumni
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