Henry Condell (musician) facts for kids

Henry Condell was an English musician who lived a long time ago, from 1757 to 1834. He was a talented violinist and a composer, which means he wrote music.

A Musician's Life

Henry Condell was born in London at the end of 1757. His first public performance was in 1771, when he played the harpsichord. A harpsichord is an old musical instrument, a bit like a piano.

Around the year 1800, Condell became a very important part of the orchestras in London. He played in famous theaters like the King's Theatre, Drury Lane, and Covent Garden. An orchestra is a large group of musicians who play different instruments together.

Henry Condell passed away in 1834 after being sick for a while. He was 76 years old.

Music He Wrote

Henry Condell was a composer, so he wrote music for different shows and performances.

Overtures and Ballets

In 1803, Condell wrote an overture for a play called The Hero of the North. An overture is a piece of music played at the beginning of a show. He also wrote music for a ballet called The Enchanted Island in 1804. A ballet is a story told through dance and music.

Musical Farces and Plays

Condell also wrote music for a funny musical show called Who wins, or the Widow's Choice in 1803. In 1810, he created music for another play called Bridal Ring. He also wrote music for a show called Transformation.

Other Compositions

Besides these, Condell wrote overtures for other shows like The House to be sold and Love laughs at Locksmiths. He also made music for a show called Aladdin. He even wrote a set of six songs and some duets for the harpsichord. In 1811, he won an award for his song called Loud blowe the wyndes.