The British Musical Biography

[E] Babell, William, violinist and composer,
born 1690. He studied under Dr. Pepusch,
and became a member of the Royal Band.
He was also organist of All Hallows Church,
Bread Street, London. He died London, Sep-
tember 23, 1723.

[W] Works. - XII. solos for a violin or hautboy,
with a bass fijiur'd for the harpsichord. Lon-
don [1720]. XII. solos for a violin, hoboy, or
German flute, with a bass figur'd for the
harpsichord. London [1723]. Twelve solos
for the flute or hoboy. Op. 2. Six concertos
for the piccolo, flute, and violins. Suits of
harpsichord and s} inuet lessons collected from
the most celebrated masters' works. London
[1712]. Book of the lady's entertainment, or
banquet of musick, being a choice collection
of aires and duets curiously set and fitted to
the harpsichord or spinnet (four books with
varying titles). London [1710-25].

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