John Mahon (composer)

John Mahon (also Mahone, Mahoon; 1749–1834) was an Irish composer, clarinetist, violinist, and viola player.[1]

Life

Mahon was born in Oxford into an Irish family of musicians,[2] his father William Mahon,[3] is thought to have gone to Oxford from Salisbury in the 1740s[4] and to have been an orchestral player in the Holywell Music Room.[5] His siblings were James Mahon, William Mahon, and Sarah Mahon who were likewise musicians.[6]

View of the Holywell Music Room (2008)

Mahon performed his clarinet debut at the Holywell Music Room,[7] Oxford, in 1772 with a clarinet concerto. Mahon was a member of Oxford Volunteers Band.[8] In 1773 he played in London and by 1777 he moved in with his brother William Mahon to live in there.[9] In London, John appeared at Covent Garden,[10] Hanover Square,[11] the Haymarket,[12] the Pantheon,[13] and the Ranelagh.[14] John made several lengthy visits to his hometown of Dublin during his lif[15] e. In 1783 he became a member of the Royal Society of Musicians and played at the annual benefit concerts at St. Paul's Cathedral in May 1794, 1795, and 1797.[16] Mahon got married to Margaret Perry in Dublin (30 June 1792).[17] John Mahon had many financial troubles in 1814.[18] The Royal Society of Musicians illustrated his difficulties stating he was "infirm" and requested relief, in which he was granted £40. On 6 October 1816, Mahon sent word that he had received a serious wound in his left hand, which would take two to three months to cure and was granted an additional £30.[19] Mahon eventually retired in Dublin, 1825.[20]

Mahon died in Dublin,[21] January 1834, due to ill health. Mrs. Mahon was granted £1 per month survivor's assistance plus £8 for her own eventual funeral expenses.

Compositions

References

  1. ↑ http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/17462pg1?q=john+mahon&search=quick&pos=1&_start=1#firsthit
  2. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  3. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  4. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  5. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  6. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  7. ↑ http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/17462pg1?q=john+mahon&search=quick&pos=1&_start=1#firsthit
  8. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  9. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  10. ↑ http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/17462pg1?q=john+mahon&search=quick&pos=1&_start=1#firsthit
  11. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  12. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  13. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  14. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  15. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  16. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  17. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  18. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  19. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  20. ↑ A Biographical Dictionary of Actors, Actresses, Musicians, Dancers, Managers and Other Stage Personnel in London, 1660-1800. pp.56-57
  21. ↑ http://www.oxfordmusiconline.com/subscriber/article/grove/music/17462pg1?q=john+mahon&search=quick&pos=1&_start=1#firsthit
  22. ↑ http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/John-Mahon/Composer/7538-1
  23. ↑ http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/John-Mahon/Composer/7538-1
  24. ↑ http://www.arkivmusic.com/classical/Name/John-Mahon/Composer/7538-1

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