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About

Samuel Sebastian Wesley was born in London the son of the composer Samuel Wesley and grandson of Charles Wesley. After singing in the choir of the Chapel Royal as a boy he embarked on a career as a musician becoming organist of Hereford Cathedral in 1832. He moved to Exeter Cathedral three years later and subsequently held appointments at Leeds Parish Church Winchester Cathedral and Gloucester Cathedral. Famous as an organist in his day he composed almost exclusively for the church.