The British Musical Biography

[E] Pickering, John, pianist and composer,
born at London, May 23, 1792. He studied
with Domenico Corri, and in 1812 settled as a
teacher in Preston. Afterwards, in 1817, he
settled in Manchester, where he attained a
high position as a teacher and pianist. He
died at Manchester, November 6, 1843. Com-
poser of much pianoforte music and of music
for the church.

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