EDWARD GERMAN (JONES)

My thanks to Noel Harvey-Webb for providing the photo.

17th February 1862 --- 11th November 1936

Original name Edward German Jones (born in 1862, Whitchurch, Shropshire, England--died 1936, London), popular composer of light operas whose music was noted for its lyric quality and distinctly English character.

German began his career as an orchestral violinist and conductor in London and became known for his incidental music to the plays Henry VIII and Nell Gwynn.

In 1901 he completed Sir Arthur Sullivan's The Emerald Isle. His light operas include Merrie England, A Princess of Kensington, Tom Jones, and Fallen Fairies, on a libretto by Sir W.S. Gilbert. He also composed several orchestral works and songs. He was knighted in 1928.
This below is a request from a distant relative of the above composer (Reg, no relation to me).
I am a descendent of Sir Edward German Jones - Maude King, of Wellington, Shropshire (my grandmother) was his cousin. Are there any other descendents out there? Email Maude, and let her know.

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Last Updated on 15th December 2001

And now for the Music

I like to thank Clifton Coles for donating & sequencing the following piece, email Clifton, and let him know what you think.

(2359)"Tom Jones" a lovely done piece. Sequenced by Clifton Coles.

(2360)"Overture to Princess of Kensington. Another nice version, sequenced by Clifton Coles.

I like to thank Tony Matthews for donating & sequencing the following piece, email TONY, and let him know what you think.

(2296)"3 dances from Henry VIII" more beautifully done pieces. Sequenced by Tony Matthews.

(1764)"Song by Joy from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1613)"Trio (Nell, Puck & Jelf) (2) from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1555)"Song No.2" From the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1487)"Bridal March" From the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1281)"Trio Song" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1280)"Puck Song No.2" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1178)"Kenna (Song No.2)" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1108)"Act Two, Opening Chorus" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1063)"Finale to Act No.1" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1034)"Trio (Joy, Brook & Puck)" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1001)"Song for Brook with chorus" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(1000)"Song (Jelf)" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(962)"Chorus with Dance (Butterfly)& Song (Peaseblossom)" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(961)"Kenna" (song) from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(936)"Tarantelle" song for six singers from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(935)"Hornpipe" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(934)"Song (Nell)" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(920)"Sextet" song for six singers from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(919)"Quartet" (Jelf and the Three Sailors) from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(874)"Duet (Joy - Brook)" from the Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(874)"Song Puck with Chorus" from Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(849)"Oberon & Titania" from Princess of Kensington Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(830)"Opening Chorus from Princess of Kensington" Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(824)"A Princess of Kensington" Introduction Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(713)A Extract from "Torch Dance " Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(657)"Shepherds Dance" Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

(622)"Morris Dance" Sequenced by Reginald Steven Ritchie

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