BLAGROVE, Henry Gamble
(1811–1872)> VIOLINIST
BLAGROVE (Henry Gamble). English violinist, Nottingham, Oct., 1811. Son of above. First appeared in public, 1816. Taken to London by his Father, 1817. Played at Drury Lane Theatre, 1817. S. under Spagnoletti, 1821. Pupil at the R.A.M., 1823. Gained silver medal, R.A.M., for violin-playing, 1824. Mem. of Queen Adelaide’s private band, 1830–1837. S. under Spohr in Germany, 1833–34. Played at London Concerts and Provincial Festivals. London, Dec. 15, 1872. Blagrove was one of the best among the…