Jonathan Martin (musician)
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Jonathan Martin (1715–37) was an English organist who lived and worked in London. He died 'of a consumption' aged just 22.
Jonathan Martins was a chorister of the Chapel Royal under William Croft (1678–1727). He studied the organ under Thomas Roseingrave (1690/91–1766), frequently acting as deputy-organist for Roseingrave at St George's, Hanover Square. He also acted as deputy-organist of the Chapel Royal for John Weldon (1676–1736) who was both organist and composer there.[1]
On 21 June 1736, following John Weldon's death, Jonathan Martin was made Chapel Royal organist, with Weldon's role as composer passing to Maurice Green (1696–1755).[1] Martin was also organist to the Earl of Oxford at the Oxford Chapel, Vere Street, in London.[1][2]
Benefit concerts
Jonathan Martin had benefit concerts at Stationers Hall in London in May 1735 and April 1736.[3] At the second concert he played two organ solos, but signs of ill health were apparent since it was noted that 'though he had scarcely strength to sit upright, he played two voluntaries on the organ, showing fine invention and masterly hand'.[4]
