The British Musical Biography

[E] Squire, William Henry, violoncellist
and composer, born at Ross, Hereford-
shire, August 8, 1871. Studied at first
under his father, a cultivated amateur
violinist, and played in public when seven
years old. Gained a scholarship at R.C.M.,
1883, which was extended for a second period
of three years. Studied under Edward Howell,
and was occasionally heard by Piatti, also
receiving lessons in composition from Dr.
Hubert Parry. Made his debut at the
Albeniz concerts, St. James's Hall, February
12, 1891. Since then has been heard at
various concerts in London and the pro-
vinces. Was associated with the concerts of
British Chamber Music, Queen's Hall, 1894 ;
made his first appearance at the Crystal
Palace, April 20, 1895, playing the Concerto
in A of Saint-Saens, and in the same year
was appointed principal 'cello at the Royal
Italian Opera, Covent Garden. He was
elected an Associate of R.C.M., 1889. His
compositions include a concerto for violon-
cello, performed R.C.INI. Concert ; serenade ;
pastorale ; gavotte ; tarantelle, op. 23 ; four
sets of pieces; twelve easy exercises; and
other pieces for violoncello ; reverie, etc., for
violin ; pieces for pf. solo and duet ; songs,
etc. ; also music for mandoline. He has two
operettas in MS.

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