William Russell (organist)

Job was an oratorio adaptation for organ or pianoforte, from Samuel Wesley, issued in 1826.

He also composed music to Christopher Smart's Ode on St. Cecilia's Day (1800) and the Redemption of Israel, both of which were probably performed by the Cecilian Society, of which he was a member.

[1] Through Arnold's influence Russell obtained employment as composer and accompanist at theatres.

For Covent Garden Theatre he wrote a dance in Thomas Busby's Rugantino (1805), a new overture to Wild Islanders, and music for Adrian and Orilla (1806).

For the Royal Circus he prepared music for the pieces Harlequin and Time and False Friend (1806).