An exceptionally gifted organist, Gauntlett was well known in 19th Century English music circles. He was also, in turn, lawyer, author, organ designer, and organ recitalist. His father, Henry Gauntlett, was Curate at Wellington Parish Church, Salop, England, where Henry John was born. Henry had two sisters, Lydia and Arabella, both accomplished musicians. When his father moved to Olney, Buckinghamshire, in 1814, he intended the two girls to share the post of organist, but the young Gauntlett persuaded his father to appoint him ins… read more
An exceptionally gifted organist, Gauntlett was well known in 19th Century English music circles. He was also, in turn, lawyer, author, organ designer, and organ recitalist. His father, Henry Gauntlett, was Curate at Wellington Parish Church, Salop, England, where … read more
An exceptionally gifted organist, Gauntlett was well known in 19th Century English music circles. He was also, in turn, lawyer, author, organ designer, and organ recitalist. His father, Henry Gauntlett, was Curate at Wellington Parish Church, Salop, England, where Henry John was born. Henry had two sisters, Lydia and Arabella, b… read more
