Stanley, John. (1712 - 1786) . Original 1784 Portrait Engraving. A very fine engraved portrait of the famous blind English organist and composer. A superb image, showing Stanley with his eyes shut and with one hand on a keyboard. Executed by John Sewell (floruit 1774-1802), and published in 1784. In very fine condition, 14.5 X 23 cm.
"After Handel died, Stanley and J. C. Smith the younger directed the oratorio seasons at Covent Garden and Drury Lane. Seven years before his death, Stanley succeeded Boyce as Master of the King's Music....According to Burney, Stanley was a ‘neat, pleasing, and accurate performer, … a natural and agreeable composer, and an intelligent instructor.' He composed music for several dramatic pieces, including the pastoral Arcadia, or The Shepherd's Wedding (1761) for the marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte, the opera Teraminta (not performed), and three oratorios. He published three sets of organ voluntaries, and other instrumental music including a fine set of concerti grossi and six keyboard concertos." (Wendy Thompson, Oxford Companion to Music)
"After Handel died, Stanley and J. C. Smith the younger directed the oratorio seasons at Covent Garden and Drury Lane. Seven years before his death, Stanley succeeded Boyce as Master of the King's Music....According to Burney, Stanley was a ‘neat, pleasing, and accurate performer, … a natural and agreeable composer, and an intelligent instructor.' He composed music for several dramatic pieces, including the pastoral Arcadia, or The Shepherd's Wedding (1761) for the marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte, the opera Teraminta (not performed), and three oratorios. He published three sets of organ voluntaries, and other instrumental music including a fine set of concerti grossi and six keyboard concertos." (Wendy Thompson, Oxford Companion to Music)
Stanley, John. (1712 - 1786) . Original 1784 Portrait Engraving. A very fine engraved portrait of the famous blind English organist and composer. A superb image, showing Stanley with his eyes shut and with one hand on a keyboard. Executed by John Sewell (floruit 1774-1802), and published in 1784. In very fine condition, 14.5 X 23 cm.
"After Handel died, Stanley and J. C. Smith the younger directed the oratorio seasons at Covent Garden and Drury Lane. Seven years before his death, Stanley succeeded Boyce as Master of the King's Music....According to Burney, Stanley was a ‘neat, pleasing, and accurate performer, … a natural and agreeable composer, and an intelligent instructor.' He composed music for several dramatic pieces, including the pastoral Arcadia, or The Shepherd's Wedding (1761) for the marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte, the opera Teraminta (not performed), and three oratorios. He published three sets of organ voluntaries, and other instrumental music including a fine set of concerti grossi and six keyboard concertos." (Wendy Thompson, Oxford Companion to Music)
"After Handel died, Stanley and J. C. Smith the younger directed the oratorio seasons at Covent Garden and Drury Lane. Seven years before his death, Stanley succeeded Boyce as Master of the King's Music....According to Burney, Stanley was a ‘neat, pleasing, and accurate performer, … a natural and agreeable composer, and an intelligent instructor.' He composed music for several dramatic pieces, including the pastoral Arcadia, or The Shepherd's Wedding (1761) for the marriage of George III and Queen Charlotte, the opera Teraminta (not performed), and three oratorios. He published three sets of organ voluntaries, and other instrumental music including a fine set of concerti grossi and six keyboard concertos." (Wendy Thompson, Oxford Companion to Music)