The British Musical Biography

[E] Sharp, Edward, pianist and composer,
born at Acton, Middlesex, December 27, 1831.
Stvrdied at R.A.M. under Cipriani Potter, and
subsequently came under the notice of Thal-
berg from whom he obtained valuable instruc-
tions and advice. He was organist at All
Souls, St. John's Wood, for some time from
1875, but has devoted his time chiefly to com-
position. As a painter he has also acquired
some repute. His compositions comprise a
Trio for pf. and strings ; Two Sonatas for pf.
and 'ceUo ; Sonata, pf. and violin ; Sonata in
E minor ; Six Songs without words ; Rondo
grazioso in G, op. 19; Twenty-four Character-
istic Pieces, etc., for pf. ; Various Songs.

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