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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SURNAME | Simpson, Christopher |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sympson, Christopher |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English composer and viol player |
DATE OF BIRTH | around 1605 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Egton |
DATE OF DEATH | July 29, 1669 |
Place of death | London |