A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Rogers, John Leman

ROGERS, Sir John Leman, Bart., born April 18, 1780, succeeded his father in the baronetcy in 1797. He became a member of the Madrigal Society in 1819, and in 1820 was elected its permanent President (being the first so appointed), and held the office until 1841, when he resigned on account of ill health. He composed a cathedral service, chants, anthems, madrigals, glees, and other vocal music. [See Hullah's Part Music, Class A, and Vocal Scores.] He was an ardent admirer of the compositions of Tallis, and by his exertions an annual service was held for several years in Westminster Abbey, the music being wholly that of Tallis. He died Dec. 10, 1847.

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