London

Nov. 18, 1786; d. there, b. London, about 1768; d. Apr. 30, 1855. Pupil of Bianchi; Aug. 25, 1818. First taught early talent for writing; first con father, clannet player, and later spicuous succe Circa ian Bnde Joh. Chr. Bacli; appeared in 1809; compr. and director at Covent as child, in 1784 married Garden, King's Theatre, Vauxhall, Billing ton, double-ba play conductor Philharmonic Society, dramatic d6but in Dublin; 1st profe or at Edinburgh and Oxford. in London, 1786; sang Composed or arranged about 125 except for two seasons in works, including abridgments of until 1817 when she retired. Ro ini and others, music for Shakes a poor actre , her personal peare’s plays. Also famous for glees and wonderful voice with and songs, whether single or in larger of 3 octaves brought her works, notably Home Sweet Home succe . in Clan (1823). Wife Anna (1814r- (ban-shb-h), Egidius [or Gilles 1884), daughter of singing master Binch], compr. b. Bincne, near Rivi , appeared as singer in about 1400; d. Lille, 1460, London; eloped with harpist Bochsa 43 BISPHAM 1839 and toured almost all the rest of her life in America and remote lands