Thomas Attwood Walmisley (1814 – 1856) was an English
composer and organist. He was born in London, the son
of Thomas Forbes Gerrard Walmisley (1783–1866), a
well-known organist and composer of church music and
glees. Thomas Attwood was his godfather, and the boy
was educated in music under their tuition. Walmisley
was organist of Croydon Parish Church in 1830 before
becoming organist at Trinity College, Cambridge in
1833, and there he soon became prominent by his anthems
and other compositi...(+)
Thomas Attwood Walmisley (1814 – 1856) was an English
composer and organist. He was born in London, the son
of Thomas Forbes Gerrard Walmisley (1783–1866), a
well-known organist and composer of church music and
glees. Thomas Attwood was his godfather, and the boy
was educated in music under their tuition. Walmisley
was organist of Croydon Parish Church in 1830 before
becoming organist at Trinity College, Cambridge in
1833, and there he soon became prominent by his anthems
and other compositions. He was simultaneously organist
for the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge. He not
only took the degrees of Mus.Bac. and Mus.Doc. but also
graduated at Jesus College as BA and MA.
In 1836, Walmisley was made Professor of Music at
Cambridge. His Cathedral Music was edited after his
death by his father. He is remembered chiefly for his
Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in D minor, which have a
place in the Anglican choral repertoire. He also
composed numerous Anglican chants still in general use.
Walmisley died in 1856 and is buried in the churchyard
of St Andrew's Church, Fairlight, East Sussex.
Source: Wikipedia
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Attwood_Walmisley
).
Although originally written for Mixed Chorus (SATB) &
Organ, I created this Interpretation of the "Magnificat
and Nunc dimittis" (Evening Service in D Minor) for
Winds (Flute, Oboe, French Horn & Bassoon) & Strings (2
Violins, Viola & Cello).
SHEET MUSIC