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Elizabeth Hardin
Elizabeth Hardin (1750–1780) was an English composer and organist. As a teenager (1764) she was appointed as the organist of St Peter le Poer church on Broad Street, London; she likely worked there until her death in 1780 when she was aged 29. In 1770 she published "Six Lessons for the Harpsichord", a series of pieces primarily in binary form Binary form is a musical form in 2 related sections, both of which are usually repeated. Binary is also a structure used to choreograph dance. In music this is usually performed as A-A-B-B. Binary form was popular during the Baroque music, Baro ... written in the classical style, which feature hand crossovers in the style of Scarlatti. Hardin's music has been recorded by composer and performer Barbara Harbach and was released on the CD ''Sonatas By Elizabeth'' alongside music by Elisabetta de Gambarini. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Peter Le Poer
St Peter le Poer was a parish church on the west side of Broad Street in the City of London. Established before the end of the 12th Century, it was rebuilt in 1540, and again in 1792 to a design by Jesse Gibson with a circular nave. It was demolished in 1907. Early history The church, often spelt "St Peter le Poor", was in existence by the end of the 12th century. The name was traditionally explained as a reference to the poverty of the area – although by the beginning of the 19th century it was one of the richest in the City – or to its proximity to the Austin Friars, London, monastery of St Augustine, whose monks professed indigence. The advowson, patronage of the church belonged to the dean and chapter of St Paul's Cathedral. St Peter's was rebuilt in 1540, and enlarged on the north side in 1615. In 1630 the steeple was rebuilt, and a west gallery added. The church survived the Great Fire of London in 1666. As it stood in the later 18th century, the building was 54 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |