James Nares (19 April 1715 – 10 February 1783) was an English composer of mostly sacred vocal works, though he also composed for the harpsichord and organ. Nares was born in Stanwell, although soon after his family moved to Oxfordshire. His brother was a justice, Sir George Nares. 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. He married soon after that. Nares was a pupil of Bernard Gates (Master of the King's Choristers), Johann Christoph Pepusch and William Croft. His patron and f… read more
James Nares (19 April 1715 – 10 February 1783) was an English composer of mostly sacred vocal works, though he also composed for the harpsichord and organ. Nares was born in Stanwell, although soon after his family moved to Oxfordshire. His brother was a justice, Sir George Nares. He began hi… read more
James Nares (19 April 1715 – 10 February 1783) was an English composer of mostly sacred vocal works, though he also composed for the harpsichord and organ. Nares was born in Stanwell, although soon after his family moved to Oxfordshire. His brother was a justice, Sir George Nares. He began his career as Deputy Organist of St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castl… read more
