The British Musical Biography

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Harrison, Samuel

[E] Harrison, Samuel, tenor vocalist, born
at Belper, Derby, September 8, 1760. Ap-
peared as treble singer at the Concert of
Ancient Music, 1776-78. Sang at Handel
Commemoration, 1784. Tenor at Concert of
Ancient Music. Married Miss Cantelo, 1790.
Established (with Knyvett) the Vocal Con-
certs, 1791-4. He died at London, June 25,
1812.

[+] Was one of the most popular tenor singers
of his time, and was particularly successful
in ballad singing.

entry id: 185-L-57

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