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A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music, 1908
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1musical history at the Conservatoire. Published two works on these subjects.
3BARBI, Alice. B. Bologna, abt. 1860. Celebrated vocalist. Said to have revived the long-lost Italian method of singing.
5BARBIER, Frédéric E. B. Metz, 1829; d. Paris, 1889. Wrote over 30 operas, including Le Mariage de Columbine, 1889.
7BARBIER, Jules P. Dramatist. Paris, 1825-1901. Wrote, with Carré, several opera libretti, including Faust (Gounod), Roméo et Juliette (Gounod), Hamlet (A. Thomas), and Françoise de Rimini (A. Thomas).
9BARBIERI, Carlo E. di. B. Genoa, 1822; d. 1867. Conductor at various theatres; finally director, National Theatre, Pesth. Wrote the popular opera Perdita (Leipzig, 1865), and others; church music, songs, pf. pieces, &c.
11BARBIERI, Francisco A. Famous Spanish composer. B. Madrid, 1823; d. 1894. Wrote over 60 operettas, including Gloria y peluca, 1850, and Jugar con fuego; also orchestral works, motets, songs, &c.
13BARBIREAU (also spelt Barbarieu, Barberau, &c.). Celebrated 15th cent. contrapuntist, Antwerp. Wrote masses, kyries, &c.
15Bar'biton. An ancient Greek lyre. one of two readings
16Barbiton. An ancient Greek lyre. one of two readings
18BARBOT, Joseph T. D. Operatic tenor singer; b. Tolouse, 1824; d. 1897. Pupil of Garcia. Sang for many years in Italy. Created the rôle of "Faust" (Gounod).
20Barcarola (I.). A boatman's song; an imitation of the Venetian gondoliers' songs. "These melodies possess a simple and artless beauty, equally delightful to the unpractised and to the most cultivated ear."—Hamilton.
22BARCROFTE, Thos. English composer. Organist of Ely Cathedral, 1579. Wrote anthems, &c.
24Bard. An ancient Celtic poet or singer. "A kind of men, very singular, and to this time much respected among the Gauls, which were at the same time prophets, poets, and musicians."—Rousseau (1768).
26Bar'de (G.). Bard, minstrel. Bar'dengesäng. Songs of the bards. one of two readings
27Barde (G.). Bard, minstrel. Bar'dengesäng. Songs of the bards. one of two readings
29BARDI, Giovanni. Count of Vernio. A Florentine nobleman, end of 16th century. The attempt to revive the ancient lyric Greek drama by the artists and musicians who assembled at his house led to the birth of modern opera, 1600. (See Peri.)
31Bardo'ne (I.). A baritone. A Bourdon (q.v.). one of two readings
32Bardone (I.). A baritone. A Bourdon (q.v.). one of two readings
34Ba'rem, Ba'ren (G.). A soft-toned organ stop with closed flue-pipes. Bär'nenpfeife. A bourdon (org. stop).
36BAR'GE, Joh. H. W. Celebrated Hanoverian flute player; b. 1836. From 1867-95 1st flute Gewandhaus orchestra, Leipzig. Works: "Method" for flute; flute studies; arrangements for flute, &c.
38BAR'GHEER, Karl L. Violinist; pupil of Spohr, David, and Joachim. B. Bückeburg, 1833; d. 1902. Made several successful concert tours. Leader, Hamburg Philharmonic Society, 1876-89.
40BAR'GHEER, Adolph. Brother of K. 1840-1901. Spohr's last pupil. From 1866, leader and professor Basle Music School.
42BAR'GIEL, Woldemar. B. Berlin, 1828; d. 1897. Pupil of Moscheles and Gade. Director of a school of music, Amsterdam, 1865. Professor at the Royal Hochschule, Berlin, 1874. His works, which were highly esteemed, comprise 3 overtures, a symphony in C, 3 danses brillantes, Psalm 96 for double choir, an octet, chamber music, part-songs, and pf. pieces.
44Barginet (Berginet, Bargaret, Bergaret). A rustic or pastoral song or dance.
46Baribas'so. A deep bass voice. (Also used for a bass-baritone).
48BARING-GOULD, S. B. 1834. Rector of Lew Trenchard, Devon. Author of "Onward, Christian soldiers," &c.
50Bariolage (F.). A medley. "A cadenza, or series of cadenzas, whose appearance forms a design upon the music paper, 'a waistcoat pattern,' as it is called by performers."—Stainer and Barrett.
52Bariteno're (I.). A second, or low, tenor.
54Bar'iton(e) Clarinet. A clarinet whose tone and compass are between those of the clarinet and bassoon. one of two readings
55Bariton(e) Clarinet. A clarinet whose tone and compass are between those of the clarinet and bassoon. one of two readings
57Baritone. (1) A brass instrument similar to the euphonium, but of narrower bore and lighter tone. (2) The baritone voice.
59Baritone Clef. The F clef on the 3rd line:
61Baritone Voice. (G., Bariton; F., Bariton; I., Barito'ne.) (See Barytone.)
63Barkaro'le (G.). A barcarole. one of two readings
64Barkarole (G.). A barcarole. one of two readings
66BARKER, Chas. Spackman. Organ builder; b. Bath, 1806; d. 1879. He invented the pneumatic lever, which, after being offered to several English builders, was adopted by Cavaillé-Col, Paris, 1837. He also invented an electric action.
68BARKER, George A. 1812-1876. Wrote several songs, including "The Irish Emigrant," and "The White Squall."
70BARLEY, Alf. Henry. Composer; b. London, 1872.
72BARLOW, Arthur. Baritone; b. Cheshire, 1868.
74BÄRMANN, Heinrich J. Distinguished clarinettist; b. Potsdam, 1784; d. 1847. Weber and Mendelssohn wrote pieces specially for him. Works: concertos, fantasias, quartets, variations, sonatas, &c.
76BÄRMANN, Karl. 1782-1842. Brother of H. J. Fine bassoon player.
78BÄRMANN, Karl. 1820-1885. Son of H. J. Succeeded his father as 1st Clarinet in the Munich Court Orchestra. Wrote an excellent "Method" for clarinet.
80BARNARD, Mrs. Ch. (née Alington). B. London, 1830; d. Dover, 1869. Wrote many popular songs under the name of "Claribel." Some of them are still sung (especially "Come back to Erin").
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