The British Musical Biography

[E] Nield, Jonathan, tenor vocalist, born in
1769. In 1795 he was appointed a gentleman
of the Chapel Royal in succession to J.
Soaper. He was also in the choirs of West-
minster Abbey and St. Paul's. For many
years he was principal tenor at the Ancient
Concerts, and a member of the Noblemen
and Gentlemen's Glee Club ; Royal Society
of Musicians, etc. He also sang at the
Gloucester Musical Festival in 1793, and
afterwards at other festivals. He died at
London on March 6, 1843.

[+] William Ashton Nield, probably a rela-
tive of the foregoing, composed " The Ju-
venile Musical Library . . ." London, 1854,
illustrated by George Cruikshank, and now
very scarce. " Collection of Psalms and
Hymns as sung at All Sruls' Church, St.
Mary-le-Bow . . ." London [1827]. Songs :
Days of yore. Harbour of peace. Rounds ;
Pf. music, etc.

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