William Corbett

English composer

William Corbett (18 June 1680 – 7 March 1748) was an English composer, violinist, and concert performer. The Director of New Theatre (Lincoln's Inn Fields, London) from 1700, Corbett was appointed orchestra director of King's Theatre, The Haymarket in 1705 and became a member of the Royal Orchestra in 1709.

In 1716, he was appointed Director of the King's Band. From 1715 to 1726, Corbett lived in Italy, returning to London in 1727. It has been speculated that while abroad, Corbett was possibly acting as an agent for the Crown.

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Works

Concerto no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 7 "Alla Portugesa"
Concerto no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 7 "Alla Portugesa": I. Allegro
Concerto no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 7 "Alla Portugesa": II. Largo e pia
Concerto no. 7 in B-flat major, op. 7 "Alla Portugesa": III. Allegro
Prelude for Unaccompanied Violin
Sonata no. 4 for Two Violins and Basso Continuo
Sonata no. 4 for Two Violins and Basso Continuo: I. Largo
Sonata no. 4 for Two Violins and Basso Continuo: II. Canzona
Sonata no. 4 for Two Violins and Basso Continuo: III. Adagio
Sonata no. 4 for Two Violins and Basso Continuo: IV. Vivace
Trio Sonata in C major, op. 2 no. 4
Trio Sonata in C major, op. 2 no. 4: I. Largo
Trio Sonata in C major, op. 2 no. 4: II. Fuga - Presto
Trio Sonata in C major, op. 2 no. 4: III. Adagio
Trio Sonata in C major, op. 2 no. 4: IV. Gigga - Presto Fuga