Short Name: | Henry Leslie |
Full Name: | Leslie, Henry, 1822-1896 |
Birth Year: | 1822 |
Death Year: | 1896 |
Henry David Leslie, English composer and conductor, born in London; studied music in London; In 1855 formed the celebrated Henry Leslie's choir, which he conducted until 1880, and again, 1885-87. He conducted the Herefordshire Philharmonic Society, 1863, and, 1874, was director and conductor of the Guild of Amateur Musicians. His compositions are numerous, including a Te Deum and Jubilate in B; "Immanuel," oratorio; "Bold Dick Turpin,: operetta; "Judith," oratorio; "Ida," opera; much instrumental music, many songs, part songs, anthems, and other church music.
From Appleton's New Practical Cyclopedia (Vol IV), New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1920