John Robinson (organist)

[2] On 20 September 1727, after many years as assistant to William Croft, he became organist of Westminster Abbey, remaining in the post until his death.

As a composer, there has survived the double chant in E flat at the end of volume 1 of Boyce's Cathedral Music.

[1] John Hawkins, in his book A General History of the Science and Practice of Music, wrote that Robinson had a florid style of playing the organ, which was popular with audiences; it was "calculated to display the agility of his fingers in allegro movements" rather than displaying "the full and noble harmony" of the organ.

On 6 September 1716 he married Ann, daughter of the composer William Turner; she had a singing career.

[3] Robinson died on 30 April 1762, aged 80, and was buried on 13 May in the north choir aisle of Westminster Abbey.