John Spray

John Spray (c.1768 – 21 January 1827) was an acclaimed tenor singer, known for performing works by John Andrew Stevenson, who wrote a number of pieces for him including the popular Faithless Emma.

[1] Spray was born in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, and was a chorister there.

[2][3] He received an honorary doctorate in music from Dublin University in 1821.

[4] A memorial to Spray stands in the north transept of St.

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