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He was known for his compositions and for his writings on music. There were four symphonies (1847, 1848, 1850 and 1858), five overtures, a fantasy for piano and orchestra, cantatas, chamber music, piano music and songs. The third symphony was performed for the first time at the
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Banister was born in London, the son of Henry Joshua
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on 20 November 1897, while seated at the piano, giving a lesson to one of his blind students. He was buried at
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Banister concentrated more on teaching and musical literature. His writings include
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in 2019). His string quartet in F sharp minor was first heard at a
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for over 46 years. From 1880 he was also a professor at the
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in 1891. He died suddenly at his home, 9 Sternhold Avenue,
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Henry
Charles Banister - Autograph Note, signed 03/14/1891
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on 30 June 1850. (Its manuscript was acquired by the
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