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Short Name:	Henry Leslie
Full Name:	Leslie, Henry, 1822-1896
Birth Year:	1822
Death Year:	1896

Henry David Leslie, English composer and conductor, born in London; studied music in London; In 1855 formed the celebrated Henry Leslie's choir, which he conducted until 1880, and again, 1885-87. He conducted the Herefordshire Philharmonic Society, 1863, and, 1874, was director and conductor of the Guild of Amateur Musicians. His compositions are numerous, including a Te Deum and Jubilate in B; "Immanuel," oratorio; "Bold Dick Turpin,: operetta; "Judith," oratorio; "Ida," opera; much instrumental music, many songs, part songs, anthems, and other church music.

From Appleton's New Practical Cyclopedia (Vol IV), New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1920

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