ONSLOW

Georges (son of Edward Onslow). b. Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne 27 July 1784; pupil of Hull man del, Du ek, and J. B. Cramer in England; studied music in Vienna two years; pupil of Reicha in Paris 1808; composed 3 operas, produced at the Théatre Feydeau, Paris, L’Alcalde de la Vega 10 Aug. 1824, Le Colporteur 22 Nov. 1827, and Le Duc de Guise 8 Sept. 1837; one of the first honorary members of the Philharmonic society, London 1832; nine of his symphonies were played at the Conservatoire concerts in Paris 1831, .; member of the French Institute Nov. 1842; published at Paris, Vienna and Leipsic 34 quintets, 36 quartets and 6 trios for piano, violin, and violin cello 1824–50; printed in London An air for the pianoforte 1828. d. Clermont-Ferrand 3 Oct. 1853. F. Halevy’s Souvenirs et portraits , Paris (1861) 161–86; Georges Onslow, Esqui e par, Auguste Gathy .