William Herschel Is Famous for Science. What About His Music? - The New York Times

The accomplished astronomer was, one historian said, “the Einstein of his time.” But before he surveyed the sky, he was a prolific musician.

However, Herschel was unwilling to entertain a move to the busy but musically competitive London. So, after a brief stint as organist of Halifax Parish Church in West Yorkshire according to Miller, h… [+2675 chars]

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