- Couldery, Claudius Herbert
[E] Couldery, Claudius Herbert, composer
and pianist, born at Lewisbam, Kent, August
17, 1842. He learnt to play while a child,
but some years were j)assed in business pur-
suits before he was able to devote himself to
the art of music. Then he entered the R.A.M.,
studying harmony under Sir John Goss, com-
position with Sir W. S. Bennett, etc. A
sacred cantata, " Christ's entry into Jerusa-
lem," was performed at the R.A.M., and drew
attention to the composer's ability. His chief
works are — Overture, Richard I., performed
at the Crystal Palace, February 14, 1885 ;
Overture, To the memory of a hero (at the
same) February 8, 1890 ; Suite in C minor, a
romaiice from which has been given in many
places in England and Scotland ; and a Cradle
Song, in D flat, Crystal Palace, November 18,
1893 ; Suite in C, composed 1893-5 ; Andante
religioso, St. Cecilia, for organ, harp, violin,
and orchestra. Crystal Palace, November 2,
1895. Twelve Reveries, op. 15 ; three series
of studies, pf., etc.entry id: 103-L-16
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