Short bio George Linley
Full biography George Linley
George Linley (1797-1865) was an English composer and lyricist, best known for his contributions to vocal music. Born in Leeds, he began his music career as a chorister at York Minster before studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Linley's output included a wide variety of vocal music, including songs, ballads, and operatic works. He was also an accomplished pianist and violinist.
Linley's songs and ballads were particularly popular during his lifetime, and many of his works were published in song collections and performed in public concerts. Some of his most famous songs include "Ever of Thee I'm Fondly Dreaming" and "God Bless the Prince of Wales". Linley was also the librettist for several of his own operas , including "The Wedding Gown" and "The Gipsy's Warning".
In addition to his work as a composer and lyricist, Linley also contributed verses to various publications and wrote articles on music. He was a well-respected figure in the English music scene during his lifetime, and his works were praised for their melodiousness and lyricism.
Today, George Linley's music is less well-known than that of some of his contemporaries, but his contributions to English vocal music continue to be appreciated by music historians and enthusiasts.
Albums featuring George Linley
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
God Bless The Prince Of WalesThe Band Of The Welsh Guards – A Royal Tribute(CD, Album) | 2011 | Rhino Records (2) |
| 2 |  |
Comrades In ArmsVarious – Land Of My Fathers (100 Great Welsh Choir Favorites)(5×CD, , Box Set, Compilation) | 2005 | Castle Pulse |
| 3 |  |
Comrades In ArmsMorriston Orpheus Choir, Pontarddulais Male Voice Choir, Seaford College Chapel Choir – Great Welsh Choirs (A Collection Of Favourite Hymns And Popular Tunes)(3×CD, ) | 2001 | Mastersong |
| 4 |  |
Comrades In ArmsFestival Choir Of 1000 Welsh Male Voices – Comrades In Song - 10th Festival Of 1000 Welsh Male Voices(LP, Stereo) | 1987 | BBC Records And Tapes |
| 5 |  |
Comrades In ArmsThe Band Of Her Majesty's Royal Marines (Flag Officer Plymouth), Lieutenant David C. Cole, LRAM, RM & The English Association Of Male Voice Choirs (Western Division) – Tribute To The Task Force(LP, Album) | 1983 | Black Mountain Records (2) |
| 6 |  |
Comrades In ArmsRhayader And District Male Voice Choir – Lakeland Of Song(LP, Album) | 1980 | Cambrian |
| 7 |  |
God Bless The Prince Of WalesTreorchy Male Choir Conductor: John Cynan Jones – A Valley Called The Rhondda | 1977 | EMI |
| 8 |  |
Ever Of Thee1st Brigade Band. 3rd Division 15th Army Corps, Nicholas Contorno – Rally 'Round The Flag | 1976 | Heritage Military Music Foundation, Inc. |
| 9 |  |
Comrades In ArmsThe Cestrian Male Voice Choir Of Chester – Festival Volume Two(LP, Album, Stereo) | 1975 | John Hassell Recordings |
| 10 |  |
God Bless The Prince Of WalesThe Morriston Orpheus Choir, Eurfryn John – God Bless The Prince Of Wales | 1969 | Columbia |
| 11 |  |
God Bless The Prince Of WalesHarry Secombe With Wally Stott And His Orchestra And Chorus – Land Of My Fathers | 1958 | Philips |
| 12 |  |
Ever Of Thee I'm Fondly DreamingSophie Braslau – Ever Of Thee I'm Fondly Dreaming(Shellac, 10", 78 RPM, Single Sided) | 1920 | Victrola |
| 13 |  |
Ever Of TheeVenetian Instrumental Quartet – Ever Of Thee(Cylinder, 4 Minute) | 1914 | Edison Blue Amberol Record |
| 14 |  |
Ever Of TheeErnest Pike And Peter Dawson – Ever Of Thee(Cylinder, 4 Minute) | 1909 | Edison Amberol Record |
Leave a Reply