Musica sacra
work by Croft
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William Croft was an English organist and composer of Baroque church music. His Musica sacra, published in 1724, is a significant work containing 30 anthems and a setting of the Church of England burial service that remains in use. Croft also composed occasional anthems, such as "O Clap Your Hands," which showcase his best writing. His other works include incidental music and pieces for violin, voice, and harpsichord.1
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