The British Musical Biography

[E] Lockey, Charles, tenor vocalist, born at
Newbury, Berks, 1820. Son of Angel Lockey.
Chorister, Magdalen College, Oxford, 1828-36,
in which last year he went to Bath to study
under Edmund Harris. In 1842, became a
pupil of Sir George Smart, and lay-clerk of
St. George's, Windsor. Appointed vicar-
choral of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1843, but in
October, 1842, made his first appearance as
an oratorio singer in Rossini's " Stabat
Mater," at Store Street Rooms. Was en-
gaged for the Ancient Concerts in 1846, and
sang at the Birmingham Festival the same
year, at the production of Mendelssohn's
" Elijah." Also sang at the Three Choirs
Festivals, 1846-56, and at the concerts of the
Sacred Harmonic Society. In 1848 was made
a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal. Married
Miss Martha Williams, contralto singer. May,
1853. An affection of the throat compelled
his retirement in 1859. One of the most
eminent and popular singers of his day, his
early retirement was a public loss. He is
now resident at Hastings, and retains,
officially, his Cathedral and Chapel Royal
appointments.

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