Leveridge, Richard L Composers Composition

Leveridge, Richard

English composer Richard Leveridge (c. 1670-1758), an accomplished singer, performed in English and Italian operas and composed several himself. He also wrote art and popular songs, including The Roast Beef of Old England. During times between engagements, Leveridge ran a London coffee shop.

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• - MIDI audio of the Baroque period tavern song sequenced by David Cooke.
  
• - Biography showing his singing associations with Purcell, Handel, and others and noting his own works from the Here Of A Sunday Morning radio program. Includes partial discography.
  
• - Brief biography outlining his vocal and compositional talents in such diverse areas as opera and popular song from the Grove Concise Dictionary of Music entry at WQXR radio.
  
  

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