A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Turpin, Edmund

by George Grove

TURPIN, Edmund Hart, distinguished organist, was born at Nottingham May 4, 1835; was local organist at the age of thirteen; also studied composition and piano, and became practically acquainted with the instruments of the orchestra and military band. In 1857 he came to London, and since 1869 has been fixed at St. George's, Bloomsbury, and is one of the most prominent of the London organists. In 1875 he became Hon. Secretary of the College of Organists, to which excellent institution he has devoted much attention, especially in developing the examinations. Mr. Turpin has been for long connected with the musical press of London, and since 1880 has edited the 'Musical Standard.' He conducts various societies, and in 1883 was conductor of the London orchestra at the Cardiff Eisteddfod. His published works embrace 'A Song of Faith,' produced in London, 1867; 'Jerusalem,' a cantata; anthems and services; pianoforte pieces; songs, hymn-tunes, and much organ music. He has also edited the 'Student's Edition' of classical pianoforte music (Weekes and Co.), with marginal analyses and directions. In MS. he has several masses, a Stabat Mater, etc., etc.

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