William Turner

British composer and singer

William Turner (1651/2–13 January 1740, London) was a composer and countertenor of the Baroque era. A contemporary of John Blow and Henry Purcell, he is best remembered for his verse anthems, of which over forty survive. As a singer, he was a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal from 1669 until his death.

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Works

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  • Psalm 107:1-7,10-14,17-20,28-30,33-end: O give thanks to the Lord, for he is gracious
  • Psalm 113
  • Psalm 19:7: The law of the Lord is an undefiled law
  • Psalm 2: Why do the heathen
  • Psalm 54
  • See where she sits ("Weeping")
  • The King Shall Rejoyce
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: And Why?
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: Be Thou Exalted
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: For Thou Shalt Give Him
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: He Asked Life of Thee
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: His Honour Is Great
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: Symphony
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: The King Shall Rejoyce
  • The King Shall Rejoyce: Thou Hast Giv'n Him