Samuel Wesley (1766-1837) - Symphony in E flat-major, No.5 (1784)

★ Follow music ► Composer: Samuel Wesley (1766-1837) Work: Symphony in E flat-major, No.5 (1784) Performers: Milton Keynes Chamber Orchestra; Hilary Davan Wetton Painting: Joseph Constantine Stadler (fl. 1780-1812) - View of London from Lambeth (1795) Image in high resolution: Further info: Listen free: --- Samuel Wesley (Bristol, 24 February 1766 - London, 11 October 1837) English composer and organist. The son of Charles Wesley (1707-1788) and brother of Charles Wesley II (1757-1834), he studied music under William Boyce in 1774. Samuel showed his musical talent early in life. As a boy, he was recognised as a child prodigy by the British musical establishment, along with his elder brother, Charles. He quickly mastered the violin, harpsichord and organ. By the age of eight, he was becoming known for his composing and im