The British Musical Biography

[E] Burnett, Henry, tenor vocalist. Studied
under Sir George Smart, upon whose recom-
mendation he was elected a pupil of the R. A.M.
There he met Fanny Dickens (eldest sister of
the great novelist), whom he married. He
appeared on the stage with success, and settled
for some years in Manchester, singing at the
Gentlemen's Concerts in 1842; at the Liverpool
Philharmonic Concerts, 1844, and in many
provincial towns. His wife died in 1848, and
soon afterwards a delicate little boy, who was
the original of Paul Dombey. Burnett
appears to have retired soon afterwards. He
died at his residence, Titchfield, Hampshire,
in February, 1893, in his 82nd year. He
composed a number of songs, published for
the most part under an assumed name. His
son, Walter Burnett, a professor of music,
died at Hatcham, London, July 27th, 1887,
aged 37.

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