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Worgan, John

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Worgan, John (1724-1790)

English organist and composer. He became famous as an organ recitalist and was organist at Vauxhall Gardens.

Worgan was a pupil of Thomas Roseingrave. In about 1749 he was appointed organist of the church of St Andrew Undershaft and succeeded his brother James Worgan (c. 1715-1753), as organist of Vauxhall Gardens about 1751. He remained attached to Vauxhall Gardens as a composer until 1761, and again 1770-74. He was awarded a PhD in music in 1775.

Works

Oratorio

The Chief of Maon, Hannah (1764), Manasseh (1766) and Gioas (unfinished).

Choral

anthem for a victory, psalm-tunes; serenata The Royal Voyage, dirge in memory of Frederick, Prince of Wales; ode on the rebellion of 1745.

Other

organ pieces; harpsichord lessons; glees; songs.
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