A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Winn, William

WINN, William, bass singer, born May 8, 1828, at Bramham, Yorkshire, taught singing by Sir G. Smart and Schira, made his first appearance in London in 'St. Paul' Oct. 24, 1855, at St. Martin's Hall. He became popular in oratorio and glee music. In 1864 was elected a Gentleman of Her Majesty's Chapels Royal, and in 1867 Vicar Choral of St. Paul's. He is a member of the Noblemen and Gentlemen's Catch Club, and is Honorary Secretary of the Round, Catch and Canon Club. His song 'Nothing more,' and the prize glee, 'Go, Rose,' are well-known favourites. His elder daughter and pupil, Florence, born Nov. 1857, is a favourite contralto concert singer. [App. p.817 "add date of death, June 1, 1888."]

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