Langdon Colborne
British musician
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| Intro | British musician | |
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | |
| was | Musician Organist | |
| Work field | Music | |
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| Birth | 1 January 1835 | |
| Death | 1 January 1889 (aged 54 years) |
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Biography
Langdon Colbourne (1835-1889) was an cathedral organist, who served at Hereford Cathedral.
Background
Langdon Colbourne was born on 15 September 1835 in Hackney London.
He studied organ under George Cooper.
Career
Organist of:
- St. Michael's College, Tenbury 1860 - 1874
- Beverley Minster 1874 - 1875
- Wigan Parish Church 1875 - 1877
- Dorking Parish Church 1877 - 1890
- Truro Cathedral 1890 - 1920
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|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John Stainer | Organist and Master of the Choristers of St. Michael's College, Tenbury 1860-1874 | Succeeded by Alfred Alexander |
| Preceded by G. J. Lambert | Organist and Master of the Choristers of Beverley Minster 1874-1875 | Succeeded by Arthur Henry Mann |
| Preceded by George Townshend Smith | Organist and Master of the Choristers of Hereford Cathedral 1880-1889 | Succeeded by George Robertson Sinclair |