Richard Hall (organist)

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Richard Hall (died 1773) [1] was an English organist.

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Hall had been a Lay Vicar at Chichester Cathedral since 1746. He was appointed as Thomas Capell's first Deputy Organist of the cathedral in 1765 - however he was dismissed in 1771 due to his 'vicious life and neglect of duty'. Records show that he remained in the choir and is described as 'singing-man' at his burial. [2]

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Cultural offices
Preceded by
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Deputy Organist
of Chichester Cathedral

1765 - 1771
Succeeded by