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John Ireland

John Ireland
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Short Name: John Ireland
Full Name: Ireland, John, 1879-1962
Birth Year: 1879
Death Year: 1962

John Ireland (1879-1962) studied at Durham University in England and became a church organist, choirmaster, editor, and lecturer, eventually teaching at the Royal College of Church Music. He was a gifted composer of music for voice, piano, organ, chamber music, and orchestra that were recognized for their excellence during his lifetime; LOVE UNKNOWN was his only hymn tune, found today in numerous hymnals.

Emily Brink


Tunes by John Ireland (2)sort descendingAsInstancesIncipit
EASTERGATEJohn Ireland (Composer)433666 71176 27566
LOVE UNKNOWNJohn Ireland (Composer)8035632 12345 36676
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