Herbert Oakeley
Born: 22nd July 1830, Ealing, London, UK
Died: 26th October 1903, Eastbourne, UK
Nationality: English
Sir Herbert Stanley Oakeley was an English composer, best known for his role as Professor of Music at the University of Edinburgh. Prior to his appointment to this role in 1865 he established his reputation as an organist, composer, and musician. During his tenure at the University of Edinburgh he founded a number of university musical societies across Scotland, most notably the Edinburgh University Music Society, and successfully resolved the university's Reid School of Music into a Faculty able to award degrees to its graduates. He socialized with and mentored contralto, composer, and festival organizer Mary Augusta Wakefield.
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Praise to the Lord | Favourite hymns from St Paul's Cathedral
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Rupert Gough (organ) Wells Cathedral Choir, Malcolm Archer
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Count your Blessings
David Wigram (treble), Christopher Muhley (organ), Tony Wigram (piano)
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