A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Langdon, Richard

LANGDON, Richard, Mus. Bac., son of Rev. Tobias Langdon, priest-vicar of Exeter Cathedral, graduated as Mus. Bac. at Oxford in 1761. About 1770 he received the appointments of organist and sub-chanter of Exeter Cathedral, but resigned them in 1777 upon being chosen organist of Bristol Cathedral. He quitted Bristol in 1782 to become organist of Armagh Cathedral, which he resigned in 1794. In 1774 he published 'Divine Harmony, a Collection, in score, of Psalms and Anthems.' His published compositions include 'Twelve Glees,' two books of songs, and some canzonets. Two glees and a catch by him are contained in Warren's 'Vocal Harmony.' He died Sept. 1803. Langdon in F is still a favourite double chant.

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