John Collett (composer)
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John Collett (composer)
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John Collett (c1735-1775) was an English violinist and composer. He is credited with composing the first British four movement symphony. Little is known of Collett's life. He may have been the son of Richard Collett or Thomas Collett, both members of the Royal Society of Musicians from 1739. John Collett was a violinist at both Vauxhall Gardens and the Foundling Hospital. He later moved to Scotland, where he remained for the rest of his life. His Six Solos for the Violin were published around 17
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18th Century British violinist and composer
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