Jane Savage facts for kids
Jane Savage was an English musician who lived a long time ago. She was born around 1752 or 1753 and passed away in 1824. Jane was a talented harpsichordist and a composer, meaning she wrote her own music.
Her father, William Savage, was also a famous musician and composer. Jane likely moved with her father from their home in Kent to London around 1780 or 1781. They lived in an area called Red Lion Square in Holborn. Most of Jane's music was published during this time. She mainly wrote songs for voices or pieces for keyboard instruments. These were often called "drawing-room pieces," meaning they were popular for playing at home. Today, you won't find many new versions of her music.
Her music that was not published has mostly been lost over time. However, in 2020, a special piece was found again! It was called Hymn for Christmas Day. This song was written around 1785. It was performed by a group called the Asylum for Female Orphans in London. This hymn is important because it's the earliest known church song written by a woman for the Church of England.
After her parents passed away, Jane Savage married a merchant named R. Rolleston around 1790. It's not clear if she kept writing music after she got married. She didn't publish any new songs or pieces using her married name.
What Music Did She Write?
Jane Savage wrote several pieces of music. Here are some of her known works:
- Six Sonatas for Harpsichord or Piano (published in 1783)
- Six Rondos for the Harpsichord or Pianoforte, Opus 3 (published in 1786)
- Strephan and Flavia, A Favourite Cantata (a song for voice and a keyboard instrument, published in 1786)
- A Favourite Duet (for keyboard instruments, published in 1789)
- Two Duets for Voices (for two singers, published in 1789)
- God Save the King, adapted as a Double Lesson (a keyboard piece based on the famous song, published in 1789)
