The British Musical Biography

[E] Croal, George, composer and pianist,
born at Edinburgh, February 28, 1811. Son
of Mr. Croal, who was sub-editor of the Cale-
donian Mercury. He was apprenticed to
Alex. Robertson, music-seller, in 1823, and
remained with him till 1833. He was in
business for himself as a music-seller from
1840 till 1848. Afterwards he was a teacher
of music in Edinburgh.

[W] Works. — The Centenary Souvenir, six
songs by Sir Walter Scott. Songs — Away to
the woods ; Emigrant's dream ; My grannie's
pouch, etc. He also discovered and adapted
the airs now known as " When the kye comes
hame " (1836), and " My Nannie's awa " (1842).
Under the pseudonym of "Carlo Zotti " Mr.
Croal has published numerous arrangements,
transcriptions, and dances for the pianoforte.

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