James Nares

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James Nares (April 19, 1715 - February 10, 1783) was an English composer of mostly sacred vocal works, though he also composed for the harpsichord and organ. He began his career as Deputy Organist of St. George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, and was later appointed Organist of York Minster in 1735.

In 1756, he became organist and composer to George III at the Chapel Royal. It is believed that Nares was the first person to systematically publish a series of keyboard lessons for students of the piano.

[edit] Compositions

  • The Souls of the Righteous, 1734
  • Set of eight harpsichord lessons, 1747
  • Five harpsichord lessons, Op 2, 1759
  • Six Fugues for organ, 1772
  • Three easy harpsichord lessons, 1778
  • A Treatise on Singing, 1778
  • Il Principio, or A regular Introduction to playing on the Harpsichord or Organ, 1778
  • The Royal Pastoral, 1778
  • Collection of Catches, Canons and Glees, 1778
  • Six organ fugues, 1778
  • Second Treatise on Singing, with a set of English duets, 1778
  • Twenty Anthems, 1778
  • A Morning and Evening Service and Six Anthems, 1788
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