Burney

Charles, writer, b. Shrews- bury, Apr. 12, 1726; d. Chelsea, Apr 12, 1814. Pupil on org. of Baker and Arne; orgt. at various >rovincial stations; Mus. Doc. Ox-?ord 1769, F. R. S 1773; composed music for few dramas, sonatas, cantatas, etc adapted The Cunning Man from Rou eau’s Devin du village. Chief works are Present Stale of Music m France and Italy Present State of Music in Germany, the Netherlands etc., which are accounts of his own tours, and his General History of Music in 4 volumes, 1776-89, which contains much information and reflects admirably the 18th century point of view. hirrowes, John Freckle ton, writer, b. London, Apr. 23, 1787; d. there, Mar. 31, 1862. Pupil of Horsley; for 40 years orgt. in London; composed forgotten instrumental music; wrote much used Piano Primer.