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What was William Herschel's early life like?
In addition to the oboe, he played the violin and harpsichord and later the organ.
What musical talent did William Herschel possess?
He composed numerous musical works, including 24 symphonies and many concertos, as well as some church music

Question: Did he continue to pursue his musical talents or did he stop at a certain point?
Self-contained rewrite: Did William Herschel continue to pursue his musical talents or did he stop at a certain point?