William McGibbon facts for kids
William McGibbon was a Scottish composer and violinist. He was born in Glasgow, Scotland, in April 1690. He passed away on October 3, 1756.
About William McGibbon
William McGibbon's early life is not fully known. Records from the 1700s have different ideas about where he was born. He was likely born in Glasgow. His father, Duncan McGibbon, was also a violinist. His mother's name was Sarah Muir. Some older records say he was born in Edinburgh instead.
When he was younger, William might have studied music in London. His teacher might have been William Corbett. He may also have traveled to Italy. He probably went there with Corbett. By the 1720s, he had made Edinburgh his home.
William McGibbon died in 1756. He left his money and belongings to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. This was a hospital in Edinburgh.
His Music Career
William McGibbon was the main violinist for the Edinburgh Musical Society orchestra. He held this important role from 1726 until he died.
He wrote many pieces of music. He was especially known for his music for the flute, recorder, and fiddle. Today, only a few of his works are well-known. Music experts say his pieces vary in how good they are.
His early music showed influences from other famous composers. These included Corelli, Handel, Veracini, and Purcell. After 1740, he started writing many songs based on Scottish tunes. These tunes were very popular at the time. Even in these Scottish songs, you could still hear an Italian style in his music.
See also
- Scottish Baroque music
