About Antony Corri
Lived 1784 – 1832 (aged 47–48). Antony Corri was a British composer.
Philip Antony Corri (also Arthur Clifton; 1784–1832) was a composer, born in Edinburgh and later working in London and Baltimore, Maryland. He began composing in 1802. He helped to found the London Philharmonic Society and the Royal Academy of Music.
By the 1820s, however, Corri had adopted the name Arthur Clifton and settled in Baltimore, where he was a church organist and active in the local theater. He wrote on music teaching methods and composed various pieces, most importantly an opera called The Enterprise.
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Who was Antony Corri?
Scottish composer
When was Antony Corri born?
Antony Corri was born in 1784 in Edinburgh.
When did Antony Corri die?
Antony Corri died in 1832 in Baltimore.
What was Antony Corri's occupation?
Antony Corri was a composer.
What nationality was Antony Corri?
Antony Corri was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Philip Antony Corri
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Antony Corri. https://biography.guide/antony-corri/
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