Matthew Dubourg | |
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| Born | 1703 London |
| Died | 5 July 1767 London |
| Resting place | Paddington Cemetery, London |
| Occupation | Musician/composer |
| Known for | orchestral leader in the premiere performance of Handel's Messiah |
| Title | Chief Composer and Master of the Music in Ireland |
| Spouse | Frances |
| Children | Elizabeth |
| Parent(s) | Isaacs, a famous dancer of the London stage and court |
Matthew Dubourg (1703 – 3 July 1767)[1] was an English violinist, conductor, and composer who spent most of his life in Ireland. Among other achievements, Dubourg led the orchestra at the premiere of Georg Friedrich Handel's great oratorio Messiah.