The British Musical Biography

[E] Nicholson, Alfred, oboist, born at
Leicester, June .30, 1822, for many years in
the band of the Royal Italian Opera, and also
in the different festival orchestras. Appeared
as soloist at the Wednesday Concerts, Exeter
Hall, 1849, etc. Was in the orchestra at
production of "Elijah," Birmingham, 1846.
He died, August 29, 1870. His brother,
Heney Nicholson, flutist, was born at
Leicester. He has played at the principal
concerts in the provinces, in chamber music,
etc. Was for nearly 30 years a member of
the Birmingham Festival orchestra. In 1853
he started Concerts for the People, at Leices-
ter, and has done much for music in that
town. In May, 1886, three testimonial con-
certs were given in his honour by a number
of artists, and a cheque for £800, the result,
publicly presented to him by the Mayor of
Leicester. He is still actively engaged in his
profession, and took x^art in the comx)limentary
concert given to Miss Deacon (q.v.) in May,
1896. Author of "Instructions for the Flute,"
and arranger of music f jr that instrument.

entry id: 296-R-62