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A Cyclopaedic Dictionary of Music, 1908
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1ER'WALD, Johann F. Precocious violinist; b. Stockholm, 1788; d. 1861.
2Pupil of Abbé Vogler. Played in public at 5; wrote a symphony at 9. Chamber musician to the King, 1816; conductor Royal Orchestra, 1819.
4ER'WIN, A. B. nr. Posen, 1847. Director, Royal Library and Cecilian Academy, Rome, 1882. D. 1900.
5Wrote theoretical works.
7s (G.). Bhh.
8saï'ten (G.). To string an instrument.
10ESARD, Jean B. Lutenist; b. Besançon, abt. 1576.
11Wrote learned treatises on the lute, and published collections of lute music.
13schleu'nigen (G.). Accelerate (the speed).
15ESCHNITT', Joh. B. Silesia, 1825; d. 1880.
16Teacher, Catholic School, Stettin, 1848.
17Wrote easy choruses for men's voices.
19schrei'bung (G.). A description.
21schwingt' (G.). Hurried, hastened.
23seelt' (G.). Animated, spirited.
25SEKIR'SKY, Vasil V. Contemporary Russian violinist; b. Moscow, 1836.
26Has published much music for violin.
28sing'en (G.). To sing; to praise in song.
30ES'LER, Samuel. 1574-1625. Rector of a Breslau Gymnasium. Many of his church compositions are extant.
32ES'LER, Simon. Cantor at Breslau, 1615-28.
33Wrote part-songs, &c.
35ESOZ'ZI, Louis D. B. Versailles, 1814; d. 1879. Won Grand Prix de Rome, Paris Cons., 1837. Composed pf. pieces, &c.
37span'n'en (G.). To string an inst.
39spon'nene Sai'ten (G.). Wire-covered strings.
41ES'SEMS, Antoine. Composer and violinist; pupil of Baillot. B. Antwerp, 1809; d. 1868. Conducted the "Société Royale d'Harmonie." one of two readings
42ES'SEMS, Antoine. Composer and violinist; pupil of Baillot. B. Antwerp, 1809; d. 1868. Conducted the "Société Royale d' Harmonie." one of two readings
43Works: masses, motets, graduals, &c., violin concertos, fantasias, études, duos, &c., for violin, chamber music, &c.
45ESSON, G. A. Paris, 1820-1875. Noted for his improvements in the construction of brass instruments.
47EST, William Thos. Distinguished organist; b. Carlisle, 1826; d. Liverpool, 1897. Held numerous organ appointments, including—Panopticon, London, 1852; Lincoln's Inn, 1854; St. George's Hall, Liverpool, 1855-94; was also organist to the Philharmonic Society. Received a Civil List pension of £100 per annum, 1880.
48His fine playing made him in great request for public recitals, &c. Opened the Sydney Grand Organ, 1890. Played concertos at the Handel Festivals for many years.
49Works: church services, anthems, &c.; sonatas, preludes and fugues, fantasias, &c., for organ; "The Art of Organ Playing" and "Modern School for the Organ." Also many arrangements and transcriptions for organ.
51stimmt' (G.). With decision; distinctly.
53ETHISY. French composer; published (1752) "An Explanation of the Theory and Practice of Music."
55BETJEMANN, Gilbert J. Violinist and conductor. B. London, 1840(?); d. 1896.
56Beto'nen (G.). To accent or emphasize.
57Betont' (G.). Accented, emphasized.
58Beto'nung (G.). Accent, stress, emphasis.
59Betrüb't (G.). Grieved, perturbed, sad.
61BETTINI. "Trebelli-Bettini." (See Trebelli.)
63BETZ, Franz. Dramatic baritone; b. Mayence, 1835. Especially eminent as a Wagnerian singer. Created the part of "Wotan," Bayreuth, 1876. D. 1900.
65BEVAN, Frederick Ch. B. London, 1856. Composer of popular songs, "The Flight of Ages," &c.
67BEVIGNA'NI, Cavaliere Enrico. Eminent conductor; b. Naples, 1841; d. 1903. Condr. at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1864-70, then at Covent Garden; alternating these with engagements at St. Petersburg, Moscow, and New York. Composed an opera, Caterina Bloom, Naples, 1863.
69BEVIN, Elway. Abt. 1565-1640. Pupil of Tallis. Org. Bristol Cathedral, 1589.
70Works: "A Briefe and Short Introduction to the Art of Musicke," 1631; services and anthems (in Boyce's Cathedral Music, &c.).
72Bewegt' (G.). Moved, stirred, animated.
73Froh bewegt'. Gaily animated.
75Bewe'gter (G.). Quicker.
76Bewe'gter und im' mer mehr zu beschleu'nigen. Quicker, and continually accelerando.
77Bewe'gter wer'dend. Becoming more animated.
79Bewe'gung (G.). Motion, emotion.
80In dersel'ben Bewe'gung. At the same speed (as before).
82BEXFIELD, Wm. R. B. Norwich, 1824; d. 1853. Mus.Doc. Cantab., 1849.
83Works: oratorio, Israel Restored; cantata, Hector's Death; anthems, songs, organ pieces, &c.
85BEY'ER, Ferdinand. B. Querfurt, 1805; d. 1863. Composed drawing-room pf. pieces.
87BEY'ER, Joh. S. B. Gotha, 1669; d. 1744. Cantor, Freiberg, 1697; director, 1728. Published collns. of chorals, concert arias, &c.
89BEY'ER, Rudolf. B. nr. Bautzen, 1828; d. 1853. Wrote songs, chamber music, &c.
90Bey'speil, or Bei'speil (G.). An example.
91Bezeich'neten (G.). Sharply detached; very staccato.
93Bezeich'nung (G.). Accentuation.
94Beziffert (G.). Figured (as a bass part).
95Der bezifferte Bass. The figured bass.
97Bhat. A Hindoo bard.
99Bi (S.). Bt.
101BIAG'GI, G. A. B. Milan, 1819; d. 1897. Wrote an opera, Martino della Scala, Chiefly known as Editor of l'Italia Musicale, Milan, and writer of numerous essays on musical subjects.
103BI'AL, Karl. Brother of R. (below); 1833-1892. Wrote pf. pieces and songs.
105BI'AL, Rudolf. Violinist; b. Silesia, 1834; d. New York, 1881. Capellmeister, Wallner Theatre, Berlin, 1864, where his numerous farces, &c., were produced. Afterwards conductor, Berlin Italian Opera, and concert-agent, New York.
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