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Samuel Wesley

Q: What is a famous quote by Samuel Wesley?

"This is a work... which I am persuaded is the finest and most profound... of any that has been hitherto made public." — Samuel Wesley

Q: What is a famous quote by Samuel Wesley?

"Behold the Star of the East!" — Samuel Wesley

Composer

Samuel Wesley was a celebrated English composer and organist in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Hailed as a child prodigy, he was often compared to Mozart and composed a vast body of work including oratorios, anthems, and organ pieces. Wesley is particularly renowned for his central role in championing the music of Johann Sebastian Bach in England, earning him the nickname 'The English Bach'. Despite facing significant personal and professional challenges, his contributions to English church music left a lasting and influential legacy.

Feb 24, 1766 - Oct 11, 1837 English 3 Quotes