The British Musical Biography

[E] Mackintosh, Robert, Scottish composer
and violinist, was born about the middle of
the 18th century [Tullymet, 1745]. He
resided in Edinburgh as a teacher and per-
former till about 1803, when he rexnoved to
London. Teacher in London at Little Vine
Street, Piccadilly. He died at London, Feb-
ruary, 1807.

[W] Works. — Op. 1. Airs, Minuets, Gavotts,
and Reels, mostly for two Violins, and a bass
for the Violoncello or Harpsichord, 1783 !
op. 2. Sixty-eight new Reels, Strathspeys,
and Quick Steps ; also some slow pieces, with
variations for the Violin or Pianoforte, with
a Bass for the Violoncello or Harpsichord,
1792 ; 2nd Book, 1798 ; 8rd Book, 1793 ; 4th
Book of Reels, n.d.

[+] This composer was well known in his time
as Red Rob Mackintosh. He was a good
performer, and wrote music for the song
" A cogie of ale and a pickle ait-meal."

[+] His son, Abraham (born, Edinburgh, June
15, 1769; died, Newcastle, about 1807), was
also a violinist, and issued a collection of
dance music, entitled, " Thirty new Strathspey
reels, etc., with a bass for the violoncello or
harpsichord," Edinburgh, 1792. A Collection
of Strathspeys, Reels, jigs, etc. .for the harp,
pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, Newcastle
[1805], 2 Nos.

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