Knyvett, Charles

1773-1852

London organist and accompanist; was a son of the elder Charles Knyvett, at one time Court organist, and a brother of William Knyvett, the singer. He studied singing with William Parsons, and instrumental music with Samuel Webbe. With Greatorex, Bartleman and his brother William, he reorganized the Vocal concerts which his father had started, played the organ at St. George's, Hanover Square, and taught for many years. He wrote a few songs and psalms.