The British Musical Biography

[E] Nicks, George, viola player and composer,
was born about 1775. He was viola j)layer in
the orchestras of the Italian Opera and
Covent Garden, and at the Ancient and
Philharmonic concerts. For many years he
acted as manager of the Subscription Con-
certs in the Music Rooms at Oxford. He
died at London, January 8, 1841. Composer
of much vocal music, among which may be
named the following songs : — Adieu, Ben
Cable, Kaleidoscope (1828), O INIemory (1810),
Pleasures of lovers (1797), Poor Harry (1806).
The Robin (1825), Since truth has left the
shepherd's tongue. The Tear, etc.

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