Greene, Maurice, 1696-1755 (organist and composer)
Dates
- Existence: 1696 - 1755
Biography
Maurice Greene (1696-1755), organist and composer, was born in London to the Revd Dr. Thomas Greene and his wife, Mary. He was brought up as a chorister under Jeremiah Clarke and Charles King at St. Paul's Cathedral, but when his voice broke, he was articled to Richard Brind, organist. Greene's first appointment was organist of St. Dunstan-in-the-West, Fleet Street, in March 1714, but moved to St. Andrew's, Holborn, in 1718. After Brind's death, Greene was chosen to succeed him, and St. Paul's is where his friendship began with Handel. In 1735, Greene succeeded John Eccles as master of the King's music. His most memorable work as a composer was his 'Forty Select Anthems', published by subscription in 1743. He passed away in 1755 and was originally buried in St. Olave Jewry, but his remains were moved to share a grave with his friend and former pupil, William Boyce, at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Maurice Greene: Anthems
(fo. 1) 'Lord, let me know mine end', scored for four voices and bass, many printed editions; (fo. 5v) 'Bow down Thine ear', scored for six voices; (fo. 13v) 'O Praise the Lord all ye heathen', scored for four voices, written from end of volume; (Fo. 1) 'A Funeral Anthymn by Maurice Green For 4 voices to a Walking Thorough Base The Finest Anthymn that Ever was Made'; (Fo. 12) 'By Mr Maurice Green The Kings Organist & Organist of St Pauls.'