William Paxton (1737–1781) was an English composer and cellist. He composed several sets of duets and solos for the

cello The cello ( ; plural ''celli'' or ''cellos'') or violoncello ( ; ) is a bowed (sometimes plucked and occasionally hit) string instrument of the violin family. Its four strings are usually tuned in perfect fifths: from low to high, C2, G ...

, including six duos for two cellos (Op. 1), eight duos for violin and cello (Op. 2), six solos for violin (Op. 3), four solos for violin and two for the cello (Op. 4), twelve easy lessons for cello (Op. 6). and six solos for cello (Op. 8). Paxton's brother

Stephen Stephen or Steven is a common English first name. It is particularly significant to Christians, as it belonged to Saint Stephen ( grc-gre, Στέφανος ), an early disciple and deacon who, according to the Book of Acts, was stoned to death; ...

also composed for the cello. Wilhelm Joseph von Wasielewski, Isobella S. E. Stigand
The Violoncello and Its History
page 190 (1894), via Google Books. Paxton won prizes for two canons: "O Lord in Thee" (1779), and "O Israel, trust in the Lord" (1780). His

glee Glee means delight, a form of happiness. Glee may also refer to: * Glee (music), a type of English choral music * ''Glee'' (TV series), an American musical comedy-drama TV series, and related media created by Ryan Murphy * ''Glee'' (Bran Van 30 ...

, "Breathe soft, ye winds", was also a favourite for many years. Breathe soft, Ye winds :Breathe soft, ye Winds; ye Waters, gently flow. :Shield her, ye Trees; ye Flow'rs, around her grow. :Ye Swains, I beg ye, pass in silence by. :My Love in yonder Vale asleep doth lie.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Paxton, William 1737 births English male composers 18th-century British composers 1781 deaths English cellists English classical composers Glee composers 18th-century classical composers 18th-century British male musicians English male classical composers