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From 1774 he was engaged in the management at Drury Lane Theatre, London , composing or compiling the music of many of the pieces produced there, besides songs and madrigals, which rank high among English compositions. His eldest son Thomas (1756-1778) was a remarkable violinist, and also a composer, who assisted his father; and he became a warm friend of Mozart . His works, with some of his father's, were published in two volumes, and these contain some lovely Madrigal s and songs. Another son, William (1771-1835), who held a writership at Madras , was devoted to literature and music and composed glees and songs. Three daughters were similarly gifted, and were remarkable both for singing and beauty; the eldest of them Elizabeth Ann (1754-1792), married Richard Brinsley Sheridan in 1773, and thus linked the fortunes of her family with his career. |
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