The British Musical Biography

[E] Crouch, Frederick William, father of
the above, was born in Great Smith Street,
Westminster, about the year 1783. He was
the eldest son of William Crouch (q.v.). He
received his first instruction from his father,
and was afterwards placed under John Smith,
a fine player, when his rapid progress soon
enabled him to appear in public in concertos,
etc. In 1817 he became second principal at
the Italian Opera House, and was also in the
orchestra of the Ancient Concerts and Phil-
harmonic Society. For years, and up to a
few months before his death, he played every-
where with Robert Lindley. He married
the daughter of John Nicholls, an eminent
barrister. His death took place, July, 1844.
He was the author of "A Complete Treatise
on the Violoncello" (London, Chapell, 182G),
based largely on the authorized Methode
of the Paris Conservatoire ; a Supplement,
with accompanied Scales and Exercises on
Double Stops ; Duets for two violoncellos ;
Duets for pf. and violoncello ; Arrangements,
songs, etc.

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