BURTON, John
(1730–1785)> COMP. · HARPSICHORD PLAYER
BURTON (John). English comp. and harpsichord player, Yorkshire, 1730. S. under Keeble. 1785. Works. Ten Sonatas for the harpsichord, organ, or Pianoforte, fo. n.d.; Six Solos for the harpsichord; Six Trios for the harpsichord and violins; Songs and glees, organ music, etc. The compositions of this master, if not profound, were new and fanciful, and derived from his execution, which was varied and fascinating, an interest which, perhaps, without the light and shade imparted by his hand to…