George Thomas Smart (1776 – 1867)

Sir George Thomas Smart (1776 – 1867) was an English musician. Born in London, his father was a music-seller. He was a choirboy at the Chapel Royal and studied music, becoming an expert violinist, organist and teacher of singing as well as a conductor. In 1811 he was knighted by the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, having conducted a number of successful concerts in Dublin.

Sir George Smart became a leading light in English musical circles, conducting at the Royal Philharmonic Society, Covent Garden and many provincial festivals. In 1838 he was appointed composer to the Chapel Royal. He was a master of the Handelian traditions, was personally acquainted with Beethoven and a close friend of Weber, who died in his house. Some of his church music and glees still remain well-known. He died in London.

His brother Henry (1778 – 1823), father of the composer Henry Thomas Smart, was a well-known violinist.

Hymns Associated With George Thomas Smart (1776 – 1867)

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14th January 2020 Candlemas - Presentation of Christ in the Temple / Classical / CM / Colin Gordon-Farleigh (b. 1943) / General / George Thomas Smart (1776 - 1867) / Holy Week Tuesday / Hymn / Wiltshire / Year A Christmas 2 / Year A Easter 5 / Year A Epiphany 2 / Year A Epiphany 5 / Year A Lent 4 / Year A Lent 5 - Passion Sunday / Year A Proper 15, Ordinary 20, Trinity 11, 12th Sunday After Pentecost / Year B Christmas 2 / Year B Epiphany 4 / Year B Proper 11, Ordinary 16, Trinity 7

Christ Is The Light Of All The World (Wiltshire, Organ, 4 Verses)

Christ Is The Light Of All The World : Recording Tune: Wiltshire, composed by George Thomas Smart (1776 – 1867).

4th July 2018 CM / Easter Vigil / General / George Thomas Smart (1776 - 1867) / Hymn / Psalm 34 / Tate and Brady / Wiltshire / Year A Advent 2 / Year A Holy Name Of Jesus Or Naming And Circumcision Of Jesus / Year A Proper 19, Ordinary 24, Trinity 14 / Year A Proper 20, Ordinary 25, Trinity 16 / Year A Proper 24, Ordinary Time 29, Trinity 19 / Year A Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Trinity 20 / Year A Proper 26, Ordinary 29, Fourth Sunday Before Advent / Year A Proper 5, Ordinary 10, Trinity 1 / Year B Holy Name Of Jesus Or Naming And Circumcision Of Jesus / Year B Proper 14, Ordinary 19, Trinity 10 / Year B Proper 16, Ordinary 21, Trinity 12 / Year B Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Trinity 17 / Year B Proper 25, Ordinary 30, Trinity 21, Last After Trinity / Year B Proper 28, Ordinary 33, Second Sunday Before Advent / Year B Proper 7, Ordinary 12, Trinity 3 / Year C All Saints' Day / Year C Easter 3 / Year C Feast Of Christ The King / Year C Lent 1 / Year C Proper 13, Ordinary 18, Trinity 7 / Year C Proper 21, Ordinary 26, Trinity 25 / Year C Proper 22, Ordinary 27, Trinity 16 / Year C Proper 24, Ordinary 29, Trinity 18 / Year C Proper 8, Ordinary 13, Trinity 2

Through All The Changing Scenes Of Life (Wiltshire, Organ, 6 Verses)

Through All The Changing Scenes Of Life : Recording Tune: Wiltshire, composed by George Thomas Smart (1776-1867). Public Domain. Performance