James Hook

James Hook Sheet Music

  • Born: 1746
  • Died: 1827
  • Birthplace: Norwich, Norfolk county, England

James Hook was an English composer and organist. Contents He was born in Norwich, the son of James Hook, a razor-grinder and cutler. He displayed a remarkable musical talent at an early age, playing the harpsichord by the age of four and performing concertos in public at age six. He began performing regularly by the time he was 10 years old, including benefit concerts. He held many jobs to earn money, including teaching, composing, transcribing music and tuning keyboard instruments.