William Done
William Done (1815 - 1895) was an English cathedral organist, who served in Worcester Cathedral[1]
Background
He was born in Worcester on 4 October 1815, the son of a baker. He was an articled pupil of Charles Clarke, the Cathedral Organist, from 1828 - 1835, after which he became deputy organist. When Clarke died in 1844, Done succeeded him as Organist. He remained organist for 51 years until his death
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| Preceded by Charles Clarke |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Worcester Cathedral 1844-1895 |
Succeeded by Hugh Blair |
References
- ↑ The Succession of Organists. Watkins Shaw.
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