At Conway Hall, London, we have a number of original MS of mainly songs by Eliza Flower. They are very nicely bound and the writing of the scores is beautifully done. We also have an oil painting of her. We have not been able to find out much about her. Does anyone have any information please ?
a little more information and questions here (http://musicsack.com/PersonFMTDetail.cfm?PersonPK=100033495) (Eliza(beth) Flower, born Harlow, Essex 19 April 1803, died 12 December 1846 in either Hurstpierpoint, Sussex or London (England - not Connecticut. 13 sources major and minor provided.)
Flower (Eliza). English composer and poetess. Bom Harlow, April 19, 1803; died Dec. 12, 1846. Published "Musical illustrations of the Waverly Novels" London 1831, which displays considerable imagination and talent. Also a number of other works of a similar character. Of her various part-songs, "Now pray we for our country'" is greatly admired. A set of "Hymns and Anthems" were written for service at Finsbury Chapel, London.
(Women Composers, Ebel)
Flower, Eliza, soprano vocalist and composer. Sister of Sarah Flower (Mrs. Wm. Brydges Adams, died 1847, or August, 1848), author of "Nearer my God to Thee," and other hymns. She was born at Harlow, Essex, April 19, 1803 ; and died December 12, 1846. Composer of " Hymns and Anthems," composed for the services at Finsbury Chapel,
South Place, London; "Musical Illustrations of the Waverley Novels," London, 1831; "Now pray we for our country," and other part-songs ; Songs of the Seasons, etc.
(British Musical Biography, Brown & Stratton 1897)