Smart, George, 1776-1867

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Dates:
Birth 1776-05-10
Death 1867-02-23

Biographical notes:

Sir George Smart was a prominent English conductor and musician. Remembered for his association with the music of Handel and Beethoven, and his patronage of Arthur Sullivan, he was involved in most aspects of music, and remained a sought after teacher until the end of his days.

From the description of George Smart letter to John Kemble, 1841 Feb. 23. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 50930055

Sir George Thomas Smart (1776-1867), the royal musician and orchestral conductor. For fuller details of his life and achievements see the Dictionary of National Biography .

From the guide to the Letters from Sir George Smart, with related material, 1804-1864, (Leeds University Library)

English composer and conductor.

From the description of Letter : Great Portland Street, [London], to Ignaz Moscheles, 1858 Sept. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126216

From the description of Autograph letter signed : 12 Bedford Square, W.C., [London], to George Grove, 1866 Mar. 8. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126217

From the description of Autograph letters signed : St. Ann's Hill, Chertsey, Surrey ; and 103 Great Portland Street, W. [London], to Thomas Sullivan, 1860 Sept. 17 to 1862 Feb. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270126218

English conductor, organist, and composer.

From the description of Partially printed document signed, dated : [London?], 1803, 1803. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270970999

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [London] Dec. 24 1819, to Mr. [Domenico] Dragonetti, 1819 Dec. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270669886

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Chertsey (Surrey), 1 June 1855, to Mr. [Christopher?] Lonsdale, 1855 June 1. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270873747

Musician and orchestral conductor.

From the description of Letter : London, to Mr. Hatton, 1848 July 12. (Bryn Mawr College). WorldCat record id: 28823202

English musician and orchestral conductor.

From the description of Autograph letters signed : St. Ann's Hill, Chertsey, Surrey ; and elsewhere, to Arthur Sullivan, 1857 Sept. 15 to 1863 Apr. 24. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125396

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  • Autographs England 19th century
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