Billings, William, 1746-1800

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William Billings was a ship captain.

From the guide to the Journals of the Ship Apollo, 1789-1791, 1789-1791, (American Philosophical Society)

Originally composed for chorus. "I am the rose of Sharon" and "Lamentation over Boston" are from Billings' "The Singing-Master's Assistant," published by Edes & Gill, Boston, 1778. "The Lord is risen" is from Billings' "The Suffolk Harmony," published Boston, 1786. Arranged 1976. First performance Free Library of Philadelphia, 17 November 1976, Fleisher Ensemble, Romulus Franceschini conductor.--Cf. Fleisher Collection.

From the description of Billings set : three anthems of William Billings arranged for wind octet / by Romulus Franceschini. [19--?] (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 50950688

Robert Russell Bennett was an American composer, orchestrator and conductor.

From the guide to the Robert Russell Bennett papers, 1911-1981, (Music Library)

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Birth 1746-10-07

Death 1800-09-26

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