John Alcock (organist, born 1740)

Portrait of John Alcock by Robert Cooper (d. 1828). It is unclear whether it is of John Alcock (1740-1791), as stated by the Scottish National Gallery,[1] or of his father, John Alcock (1715–1806), as stated by the National Portrait Gallery.[2]

John Alcock (bapt. 28 January 1740 – 30 March 1791) was an English organist, who composed several songs between 1770 and 1780.

  1. ^ "W. Newman: John Alcock, 1740 - 1791. Organist and composer". National Galleries Scotland. Retrieved 29 September 2019.
  2. ^ "John Alcock by W. Newman, after Robert Cooper". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 29 September 2019.