The British Musical Biography

[E] Parke, John, oboe player and composer,
was born in 1745. He studied under Simpson
and Baumgarten. Oboist at the opera, 1768.

[+] Concerto player at Vauxhall, 1771. Principal
oboist at Drury Lane, 1771. Member of
King's Private Band. Chamber Musician to
Prince of Wales, 1783. Principal oboe at the
Concerts of Ancient Music, etc. He died at
London, August 2, 1829.

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