Career
He composed several sets of duets and solos for the cello, including six duos for two cellos (Op 1), eight duos for violin and cello (Op 2), six solos for violin (Op 3), four solos for violin and two for the cello (Op 4), twelve easy lessons for cello (Op 6). and six solos for cello (Op 8). Paxton’s brother Stephen also composed for the cello. His glee, "Breathe soft, ye winds", was also a favorite for many years.
Breathe soft, Ye winds
Breathe soft, ye Winds.
Ye Waters, gently flow. Shield her, ye Trees.
Ye Flow'rs, around her grow. Ye Swains, I beg ye, pass in silence by.
My Love in yonder Vale asleep doth lie.
