Phillip Hart

Christened: January 6, 1650, Helston, Cornwall, England.

Hart was a bass singer at York Minster until 1670; Gentleman of the Chapel Royal (1670-1718); and lay-vicar of Westminster Abbey (1670-1718). He also played the organ at St. Andrew’s, Undershaft; St. Michael’s, Cornhill; and St. Dionis, Blackheath (1724). His works include:

Melodies Proper to be Sung (advertised in The Postman, July 17-19, 1716)

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