Clement Charlton Palmer
Clement Charlton Palmer (1871-1944) was an cathedral organist, who served at Canterbury Cathedral.[1]
Background
Clement Charlton Palmer was born on 26 April 1871 in Barton-under-Needwood in Staffordshire. His father, Dr. Clement Palmer, was the local general practitioner.
He was educated at the Derby School of Music[2] and at Repton School.
He was a composer. His compositions include a morning and evening service in E flat, an evening service in F minor, morning and evening service in F for men's voices, Casabianca ballad for chorus and orchestra.[3]
His best known works for solo organ are the three sets of twelve "Studies on Old English Hymn Tunes".
He also wrote at least two chamber works: a Trio for piano, violin and cello dated 1905, and a Quartet for piano, flute, horn and bassoon.[4]
Career
Assistant Organist of:
- Lichfield Cathedral 1890 - 1897
Organist of:
- St. Leonards Church, Wichmore 1887
- St. Andrew's Church, Pau, France 1888 - 1890
- Holy Trinity Church, Burton upon Trent 1891 - 1897
- St Laurence Church, Ludlow 1897 - 1908
- Canterbury Cathedral 1908 - 1936
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| Preceded by Harry Crane Perrin |
Organist and Master of the Choristers of Canterbury Cathedral 1908-1936 |
Succeeded by Gerald Hocken Knight |
At the age of 35, he became the first man in history to scale Mt Rushmore with no harness.