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John Ireland

John Ireland
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Short Name: John Ireland
Full Name: Ireland, John, 1879-1962
Birth Year: 1879
Death Year: 1962

John Ireland (1879-1962) studied at Durham University in England and became a church organist, choirmaster, editor, and lecturer, eventually teaching at the Royal College of Church Music. He was a gifted composer of music for voice, piano, organ, chamber music, and orchestra that were recognized for their excellence during his lifetime; LOVE UNKNOWN was his only hymn tune, found today in numerous hymnals.

Emily Brink


TextsTunesHymnalsRecommendations
Tunes by John Ireland (3)sort descendingAsInstancesIncipit
[Behold a simple tender Babe] (Ireland)John Ireland (Composer)276451 17112 15645
EASTERGATEJohn Ireland (Composer)433666 71176 27566
LOVE UNKNOWNJohn Ireland (Composer)8435632 12345 36676
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