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Thomas Paul Chipp (25 May 1793 – 19 June 1870) was an English harpist and composer.
Chipp was born in London in 1793, joining the choir ofWestminster Abbey where he was taught thepiano byMuzio Clementi. However, it was on theharp where he distinguished himself, writing many popular pieces, as well as longer compositions for other instruments including a trio forviolin,viola, andcello (c.1820), astring quintet in E minor (1836), and astring quartet (1845).
Chipp joinedCovent Garden Orchestra when he was 25 years old underHenry Bishop, moving toHer Majesty's Theatre a year later in 1826. In later life he was better known as atimpanist, playing for theNew Philharmonic Society in 1852.
For over fifty years Chipp played in all the principal London orchestras, at threecoronations (George IV,William IV, andVictoria) and at all the principal festivals. His last public appearance was in 1866 at the Worcester Festival. He died on 19 June 1870 inCamden Town, leaving two sons,Edmund, a composer and organist, and Horatio, a cellist. He was buried on the western side ofHighgate Cemetery.
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