A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Gadsby, Henry

GADSBY, Henry, son of a musician, born at Hackney Dec. 15, 1842, entered St. Paul's choir in 49, at the same time with Dr. Stainer [App. p.643 omits this clause], and remained till 58. The instruction in harmony which he and Stainer, as an exception due to their musical faculty, received from Mr. W. Bayley, the then master of the boys, is virtually the only teaching that Mr. Gadsby ever received, the rest is due to his own perseverance.

Mr. Gadsby's published works are the 130th Psalm; a Cantata (1862); 'Alice Brand,' Cantata (1870); Festival Service for 8 voices (1872); Concert overture, 'Andromeda' (1873); String Quartet (1875); Andante and Rondo piacevole, P.F. and Flute (1875); music to Alcestis (1876). In addition to these he has (1878) in MS. 3 Symphonies, in C, in A—portions of which have been played at the Crystal Palace—and in D; Overtures to the 'Golden Legend' and 'Witches' Frolic,' and an Intermezzo and Scherzo (all performed at the Crystal Palace), as well as many Songs, Part-songs, Anthems, and Services. [App. p.643 "the cantata 'The Lord of the Isles,' produced at Brighton, Feb. 13, 1879; and 'Columbus,' a cantata for male voices."]

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