Charles Nicholson
Born: 1795, Liverpool. UK
Died: 26th March 1837, London, UK
Nationality: English
Charles Nicholson was a Liverpool-born flautist and composer, who performed regularly in London. He was soloist at many of the Philharmonic Society Concerts from 1816-1836, and first flautist with the principal theater orchestras. He toured extensively in Britain, but never on the Continent. Besides giving classes to many students, he wrote tutors for flute-playing which were published throughout the 19th century.
Nicholson used a flute made by George Astor & Co., a London-based firm operating from c1778 to c1831.
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