Charles Vincent: The Oasis
Phillip Sear plays the second piece from 'The Garden of Allah: 3 sketches for pianoforte' from around 1914 by the British organist and composer Charles (John) Vincent (1852-1934).
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Here is a succinct biography from ChoralWiki ( t.ly/P5D4 ) "Vincent was born in Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham. He was a chorister in Durham Cathedral, and studied organ under Philip Armes [the cathedral organist]. From 1869–76 he served as organist at Monkwearmouth Parish Church. He then travelled to Leipzig, Germany, for two years, returning as organist at Tavistock Parish Church. From 1883–91, he played the organ at Christ Church, Hampstead. Afterwards, he examined for Trinity College, London. He founded 'The Organist and Choirmaster', 1893, and a music publishing business (the Vincent Music Company) in connection with this, becoming very successful. He also founded the firm of Rogers, pianoforte makers. After retiring in the late 1920s, he lived at Hendon. He was awarded Mus. Doc. Oxford. He died in Monte Carlo, where he was buried."
Vincent wrote a series of articles on orchestration in the late 1890s, and seems to have had some popularity for his piano suites.
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Played by Phillip Sear
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