Thomas Capell (died 1776) was an English organist.
Career
Capell was
Master of the Choristers
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*Grandmaster (chess), National Master ...
of
Chichester Cathedral
Chichester Cathedral, formally known as the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity, is the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Chichester. It is located in Chichester, in West Sussex, England. It was founded as a cathedral in 1075, when the seat of the ...
during
Thomas Kelway's tenure as Organist, since 1732. Following Kelway's death in 1744, Capell was admitted Organist on probation - he resigned the position of Master of the Choristers in the same year and was confirmed officially in October 1747.
Due to failing health, Capell deferred his duties to his Deputy Organist:
Richard Hall in 1765,
Thomas Tremain in 1771 and
William Walond Jr.
William Walond (bap. 4 January 1750 - 9 February 1836) was an English organist, and the last 'Organist' of Chichester Cathedral before the post was merged with 'Master of the Choristers' in 1801.
Career
Walond was the son of English composer and o ...
in 1775. However he retained his title and
stipend
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as Organist until his death.
Organs and Organists of Chichester Cathedral
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See also
*Organs and organists of Chichester Cathedral
The organs of Chichester Cathedral are the major source of instrumental music at the cathedral, being played for daily services and accompanying the choir, as well as being used for concerts and recitals. There has been organ music at Chichester ...
References
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Cathedral organists
English classical organists
Year of birth missing
1776 deaths