Christopher Simpson

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Christopher Simpson.

Christopher Simpson (* around 1605 in Egton , Yorkshire , † July 29, 1669 in London ) was an English composer and viol player .

Life

Simpson was more highly regarded as a viol virtuoso than as a composer during his lifetime. He wrote several collections of “ Divisions ” for treble instruments, two bass viols and figured bass, as well as a collection of “ 22 Airs ” for two treble instruments, bass and figured bass in the form of trio sonatas .

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