Thomas Chilcot (1707-1766)
- Concerto for the harpsichord from 'Six concertos [C, A, F, D, G,
C] for the harpsichord, accompanied with four violins, viola,
violoncello, and basso-ripieno' (1756)
Performers: Andrеw Wilson-Dickson (harpsichord); Wеlsh Baroque Orchestra
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English composer and organist. A pupil of Josiah Priest, he succeeded
his teacher as organist at the main church in Bath in 1725. In 1728,
when his apprenticeship was due to end, his appointment was confirmed,
and he remained in the post until his death, rarely travelling far from
Bath. Throughout the remainder of his life he was a successful musician
and active participant in the musical life of the city. He married
Elizabeth Mills of Bath in 1729 and had seven children, of whom four
survived. Following Elizabeth's death, he married Anne Wrey, a member of
a prominent West Country family, in 1749. As a teacher, his most
important student was Thomas Linley Sr. As composer, his music consists
of four anthems, two collections of keyboard concertos, 12 English
songs, and six Lessons for keyboard. His music reflects the influences
of George Frederick Handel but also looks forward to the galant in some
of the movements.
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