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British musician
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Male
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Death:
1 January 1699
The details
Biography
Introduction
Isaac Blackwell (died 1699) was a composer and English Cathedral organist, who served at St. Paul's Cathedral.
Background
His compositions are not well known.
Amongst his madrigal output are:
- “Give me thy youth”
- I saw fair Cloris walk alone.
An anthem "O Lord our Governor" was included in the Chapel Royal Partbooks., and "Bow down thine ear, O Lord" in the Gostling Partbooks.
Career
Organist of:
- St Dunstan-in-the-West 1674 - 1699
- St Michael, Cornhill 1684 - 1699
- St. Paul's Cathedral 1687 - 1699
| Cultural offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by none |
Organist of St Michael, Cornhill 1684-1699 |
Succeeded by Walter Holt |
| Preceded by Albertus Bryne |
Organist of St. Paul's Cathedral 1687-1699 |
Succeeded by Jeremiah Clarke |