- Lucas, Charles
[E] Lucas, Charles, comx^oser, organist, and
conductor, was born at Salisbury, July 28,
1808. Chorister in Salisbury Cathedral, under
Corfe, 1815-23. Pupil at R.A.M., under
Lindley and Crotch. 1823 - 30. Member
of Queen Adelaide's private band. Conductor
at R.A.M., 1832. Organist of Hanover Cha-
pel, Regent Street, 1839. He was occasion-
ally conductor of the Ancient Concerts in
1840-43. Principal 'cello at opera, and pro-
vincial Festivals, etc. Member of firm of
Addison, Hollier, and Lucas, music-publishers,
1856-65. Principal of R.A.M., 1859-66. He
was married to Miss Helen Taylor, the soprano
vocalist ; who died at London, March 8, 1866.
He died at London, March 23, 1869.[W] Works. — The Regicide, opera ; Three sym-
phonies ; Overtures ; Violoncello concerto,
etc. Anthems : Blessed be the Lord ; Sing,
heavens ; Hosanna ; O Lord, open thou ;
O God, the strength ; O thou that dwellest.
Magnificat, four voices, in canon, Gresham
prize, 1836. Hail to the new-born Spring,
glee. Ah, fading joy, madrigal. Songs :
Clouds from out the sky are driven ; Home-
ward thoughts ; Poet's consolation. String
quartets, unfinished operas, etc.entry id: 255-L-32
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