Charles Wesley Junior
Charles Wesley junior (born December 11, 1757 in Bristol , † May 23, 1834 in London ) was an English composer and organist .
Wesley was the son of Methodist theologian, composer, and hymn poet Charles Wesley and brother of organist and composer Samuel Wesley . He studied with Thomas Kelway and William Boyce and worked in London as a teacher and organist at various churches, including St. George's Church . He composed six concertos for organ or harpsichord, songs and several anthems (including Grand, we beseech thee , Lord remember David ).
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- Robert Evans, Maggie Humphreys: Dictionary of Composers for the Church in Great Britain and Ireland. Bloomsbury Publishing, 1997, ISBN 978-1-44113796-8 , p. 355.
- Charles Edward McGuire, Steven E. Plank: Historical Dictionary of English Music: circa 1400-1958. , Scarecrow Press, 2011, ISBN 978-0-81087951-5 , pp. 307-308.
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| SURNAME | Wesley, Charles Jr. |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English composer and organist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 11, 1757 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bristol |
| DATE OF DEATH | May 23, 1834 |
| Place of death | London |