Zechariah Buck
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Zechariah Buck, born 9 September 1798 in Norwich
and died 5 August 1879 in Newport, Essex
, was an English Organist.
He had early training from John Christmas Beckwith
and later became an articled pupil of John Charles Beckwith
.
He was Organist of Norwich Cathedral
1819 - 1877
Norwich
Norwich is a city in England. It is the regional administrative centre and county town of Norfolk. During the 11th century, Norwich was the largest city in England after London, and one of the most important places in the kingdom...
and died 5 August 1879 in Newport, Essex
Essex
Essex is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in the East region of England, and one of the home counties. It is located to the northeast of Greater London. It borders with Cambridgeshire and Suffolk to the north, Hertfordshire to the west, Kent to the South and London to the south west...
, was an English Organist.
Career
He was admitted as a Choir-boy of Norwich Cathedral on 10 September 1807.He had early training from John Christmas Beckwith
John Christmas Beckwith
John Christmas Beckwith was an English organist and composer. He was the teacher of organist Zechariah Buck and composer Stephen Codman.-Career:He was an articled pupil of Dr. William and Dr...
and later became an articled pupil of John Charles Beckwith
John Charles Beckwith (organist)
John Charles Beckwith was an English Organist, born in Norwich.-Family:He was the son of the organist John Christmas Beckwith.He is buried in St Peter Mancroft.-Career:He was jointly*Organist of St Peter Mancroft 1809 - 1819...
.
He was Organist of Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral
Norwich Cathedral is a cathedral located in Norwich, Norfolk, dedicated to the Holy and Undivided Trinity. Formerly a Catholic church, it has belonged to the Church of England since the English Reformation....
1819 - 1877