About John Balsir Chatterton
Lived 1804 – 1871 (aged 66). John Balsir Chatterton was a British music educator, harpist and composer.
John Balsir Chatterton (25 November 1804 – 9 April 1871) was an English harpist.
Biography
John Balsir Chatterton was born at Portsmouth on 25 November 1804 the son of Mary née Callow and John Chatterton, a 'professor of music'. He was the third oldest of eight brothers and three sisters. He came to London, and studied the harp under Bochsa and Labarre, succeeding the former as professor at the Royal Academy of Music. His first appearance in London took place at a concert given by Aspull in 1824. Chatterton married Eliza Davenport Latham on 1 August 1835 and they had five sons. "Recollections of the Enchantress, fantasia for harp" "Souvenir de Mozart", medley for harp
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Who was John Balsir Chatterton?
English harpist to Queen Victoria (1804-1871)
When was John Balsir Chatterton born?
John Balsir Chatterton was born on 25 November 1804 in Portsmouth.
When did John Balsir Chatterton die?
John Balsir Chatterton died on 9 April 1871 in Portman Square.
What was John Balsir Chatterton's occupation?
John Balsir Chatterton was a music educator, harpist and composer.
What nationality was John Balsir Chatterton?
John Balsir Chatterton was British.
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