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Hall, John


Biographical info

Violinist, dancing master and composer Hall (c.1788-1862) was born in Ayrshire and died in Glasgow. (Baptie) He published his quadrilles separately. Hall's manuscript music books survive in GB-Gu, drawing tunes from many sources, and sometimes setting them for two violins. (Alburger, 146-7) Hall is unnoted in SBTI, Humphries and Smith, or Kidson.

Sources authored by

Title Year
A Selection of Strathspeys Reels Waltzes & Irish Jigs
Collection of Original Strathspey Reels, Waltzes etc. 1818
Captain Waverly [18--]