The British Musical Biography

[E] Lenton, John, composer, who flourished
in the latter half of the 18th century. He
was a member of the private bands of William
and Mary, and Queen Anne. He died in
1719.

[W] Works. — The Gentleman's Diversion, or
the Violin explained, 1693 ; A Consort of
Musick, in three parts, 1694. Music for Venice
preserved, 1685 ; The Ambitious Stepmother,
1700 ; Tamburlain, 1702 ; The fair Penitent,
1703, etc. Songs in contemporary collections.

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