Somervell, Arthur
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Description
Sir Arthur Somervell (1863–1937); composer and educationist.
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Biography
Sir Arthur Somervell (1863–1937; Oxford DNB); composer and educationist. Best known for his English-language adaptation of Handel's 'Silent Worship' and many songs published in the 1890s and 1900s.
Oxford Dictionary of National Biography Entry
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Image Source
Portrait of Arthur Somervell. Photograph.
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Citation
“Somervell, Arthur,” The History of the Society of Authors, 1884–1914, accessed October 19, 2026, https://historysoa.com/people/Somervell-Arthur.