The Chapel Royal: Lutenists and violists

Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837. Originally published by University of London, London, 2006.

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Lutenist of the Chapel Royal 1707–1837

The lutenist of the chapel royal was appointed by warrant of the dean to the sub dean. He was established at £41 10s in 1707. (fn. 1)

1707 7 Mar. Shore, J.
1752 13 Dec. Immyns, J.
1764 17 July Medley, G.
1774 8 Jan. Friend, J.
1778 30 Jan. Nares, J.
1780 1 June Ayrton, E.
1805 14 May Smith, J. S.
By 1809 Evans, C.
1817 16 June Hawes, W.

Violist of the Chapel Royal 1712–1837

The violist of the chapel royal was appointed by warrant of the dean to the sub dean. He was awarded £40 per annum in 1712; this was raised to £41 10s in 1727; and lowered to £32 by 1825. (fn. 2)

1712 8 Mar. Goodsens, F.
1742 1 Jan. Gillier, P.
By 1769 Nares, J.
1778 10 Mar. Crossdill, J.
1825 15 Nov. Anderson, G. F.

Footnotes

  • 1. LS 13/258, f. 52v; Lovegrove MS., p. 27.
  • 2. LS 13/258, f. 94v; Lovegrove MS., pp. 27, 62.