From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Thomas Wingham
Thomas Wingham
Thomas Wingham (born in London, 5 January 1846; died
there, 24 March 1893) was an English musician, known as
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a teacher and for his time at Brompton Oratory. • Catholic Encyclopedia article
He studied music at Wylde’s London Academy, and This article incorporates text from a publication now
later entered the Royal Academy of Music, where he had in the public domain: Herbermann, Charles, ed (1913).
for his teacher in theory William Sterndale Bennett, and, Catholic Encyclopedia. Robert Appleton Company.
in piano playing, Harold Thomas. In 1817 Wingham be- Persondata
came himself professor of piano playing in the same in-
Name Wingham, Thomas
stitution.
At about the same period he obtained the post of Alternative names
choirmaster at the Brompton Oratory. Wingham’s mu- Short description
sicianship was soon shown by the reputation of perfor- Date of birth 5 January 1846
mances at the Oratory during his incumbency.
Place of birth
Among his compositions are four symphonies, six
overtures, several instrumental works in smaller form, Date of death 24 March 1893
two masses, and a Te Deum. Most of them, though fre- Place of death
quently performed during the author’s lifetime, were left
in manuscript.
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• Choral conductors
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