The British Musical Biography

[E] Clarke, Stephen, musician, was born at
Durham about the middle of the 18th century.
He was organist of the Episcopal Chapel in
the Cowgate of Edinburgh, and a teacher
there from about 1764. He died at Edin-
burgh, August 6, 1797. He composed " Two
Sonatas for the Pianoforte or Harpsichord, in
which are introduced favourite Scotch airs,
composed and respectfully dedicated to Mr.
Erskine, Jun., of Mar," op. 3. Edinburgh,
1790. He also harmonized the airs in John-
son's " Scots Musical Museum." On his death
the work was continued by his son William
(born Edinburgh [c 1780] ; died Edinburgh,
1820), who was organist of St. Paul's Episcopal
Chapel, and a teacher and writer of some small
pieces for the pianoforte and voice. He issued
" A Collection of the most favourite airs,
progressively arranged and fingered for the
pianoforte." Edinburgh, n.d.

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