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About Hubert Parry
Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, 1st Baronet, was an English composer, teacher and historian of music. Born in Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, Parry's first major works appeared in 1880. As a composer he is best known for the choral song "Jerusalem", his 1902 setting for the coronation anthem "I was glad", the choral and orchestral ode Blest Pair of Sirens, and the hymn tune "Repton", which sets the words "Dear Lord and Father of Mankind". His orchestral works include five symphonies and a set of Symphonic Variations. He also composed the music for Ode to Newfoundland, the national anthem for the Dominion of Newfoundland.
Everything about Hubert Parry →- Occupation
- composer, musicologist, music educator, university teacher
- Position held
- Heather Professor of Music
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, United Kingdom
- Born
- February 27, 1848
- Died
- October 7, 1918