Thomas Chilcot
Thomas Chilcot (* probably 1707 in Bath ; † November 24, 1766 ) was an English composer and organist .
Chilcot was from 1733 until his death organist at Bath Abbey Church (The Abbey Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Bath). He created suites for harpsichord and set texts by William Shakespeare to music .
Works
- Six Suites of Lessons for the Harpsicord or Spinnet (London, 1734)
- Twelve English Songs with their symphonies. The words by Shakespeare and other Celebrated Poets. (London, 1744)
- Six Concertos, for the Harpsichord (London, 1756)
- Six Concertos, for the Harpsichord (Bath, 1765/1766)
Web links
- The Journal of Early Music Wales (PDF file; 27 kB)
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| SURNAME | Chilcot, Thomas |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Composer and organist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | around 1707 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bath |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 24, 1766 |