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A dictionary of music and musicians, 1879

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1Earl of Derby as Chancellor of Oxford, in 1853. On this occasion he received the degree of Doctor in Music, the Ode being considered as his probational exercise.
3Besides his dramatic productions, and the 'Seventh Day,' Bishop composed an oratorio, 'The Fallen Angel,' which has never been performed; music for three tragedies, 'The Apostate,' 'Retribution,' and 'Mirandola'; and a 'Triumphal Ode,' performed at the Oratorios. He also arranged the first volume of 'Melodies of Various Nations'; three volumes of 'National Melodies,' to which Moore wrote the poetry; and a number of English melodies with Dr. Mackay's verses. He edited the 'Messiah,' a large collection of Handel's songs, and many other works of importance.
5He died April 30, 1855, and was buried in the cemetery at Finchley, where a monument to his memory has been erected by subscription.
7The following chronological list of his productions for the stage includes the works which he altered or adapted:—
9Angelina, 1804; Tamerlan et les Graces, 1806; Narcisse et le Miroir, 1806; Caractacus, 1806; Love in a Tub, 1806; The Mysterious Bride, 1806; The Circassian Bride, 1809; Mona's Love, 1809; The Vinegarers, 1809; The Maniac, 1810; Knight of Snowdon, 1811; Virgin of the Sun, 1812; The Ethiop, 1812; The Renegade, 1812; Haroun Alraschid, 1813; The Brazen Bust, 1813; Harry le Rey, 1813; The Miller and his Men, 1813; For England, he! 1813; The Farmer's Wife (with Davy, Reeve, etc.), 1814; The Wandering Boys, 1814; Sadak and Kalasrade, 1814; The Grand Alliance, 1814; Doctor Sangrado, 1814; The Forest of Bondy, 1814; The Maid of the Mill (additions), 1814; John of Paris (compiled from Boieldieu), 1814; Brother and Sister (with Reeve), 1815; The Noble Outlaw, 1815; Telemachus, 1815; Maggie or the Maid, 1815; John du Bart, 1815; Cymon (additions), 1815; Comus (additions), 1815; Midsummer Night's Dream, 1816; Guy Mannering (with Whittaker, etc.), 1816; Who wants a Wife, 1816; Heir of Verona (with Whittaker), 1817; Humorous Lieutenant, 1817; The Libertine (adapted from Don Giovanni), 1817; Duke of Savoy, 1817; Father and his Children, 1817; Zuma (with Brahms), 1818; Illustrious Traveller, 1818; December and May, 1818; Barber of Seville (adapted from Rossini), 1818; The Marriage of Figaro (adapted from Mozart), 1819; Fortunatus, 1819; The Heart of Mid-Lothian, 1819; A Rowland for an Oliver, 1819; Swedish Patriotism, 1819; The Gnome King, 1819; The Comedy of Errors, 1819; The Antiquary, 1820; Battle of Bothwell Brig, 1820; Henri Quatre, 1820; Twelfth Night, 1820; Don John, 1821; Two Gentlemen of Verona, 1821; Montrose, 1822; The Law of Java, 1822; Maid Marian, 1822; Clari, 1823; The Beacon of Liberty, 1823; Cortez, 1823; Native Land, 1824; Charles the Second, 1824; The Fall of Algiers, 1827; Hofer (compiled from Rossini), 1830; Angelina (partly rewritten), 1837; Edward the Black Prince, 1838; Coronation of Charles X, 1838; Aladdin, 1839; The Knights of the Cross, 1839; Englishman in India, 1839; Under the Oak, 1839; Adelaide, 1839; The Tyrolese Peasant, 1839; Home sweet Home 1839; The Magic Fan, 1839; The Sedan Chair, 1839; The Battle of Champagne, 1839; The Romance of a Day, 1839; Yelva, 1839; The Rencontre, 1839; Rural Felicity, 1839; The Doom King, 1839; Manfred, 1836; The Fortunate Isles, 1841.
11(Imp. Dict. of Biog.; Gentleman's Mag.; Private Sources.)
12[E. F. R.]
14BISHOP, JOHN, was born at Cheltenham July 31, 1817. When about six years of age he was placed at a boarding-school at Oxford, where he remained two years and a half, and learned music from Daniel Feldon, organist of St. Peter's-in-the-East in that city. His next master was Arnold Merrick, organist of the parish church of Cirencester, and translator of the theoretical works of Albrechtsberger, and several other valuable treatises. Returning to Cheltenham Bishop became a pupil of Thomas Woodward, organist of the parish church there, under whom he studied for about five or six years. On the opening of the new church of St. Paul, Cheltenham, in 1831 Bishop, then fourteen years of age, was appointed its organist.
16He subsequently completed his musical education under Migliorucci, a favourite pupil of Zingarelili. In 1838 he became organist at Blackburn, Lancashire, but in the following year returned to Cheltenham, where he has since resided, and where he has filled successively the post of organist at St. James's Church, the Roman Catholic Chapel, and St. John's Church, from the latter of which he withdrew at the end of 1852. Bishop has directed his attention much to the study of the theory and history of music, and has translated and edited many valuable theoretical and other works, besides arranging and editing a large number of the masterpieces of the great classical composers. [W. H. H.]
18BIZET, GEORGES, born at Paris Oct. 25, 1838, was a brilliant pupil and laureate at the Conservatoire from 1848 to 1857. He studied composition under Halévy, whose daughter he afterwards married. Before winning his 'prix de Rome,' he gave an insignificant operetta 'Docteur Miracle' (Bouffes Parisiens, April, 1857); and, after his return from Italy, composed 'Vasco de Gama' (1863), which did not gain him much credit. At the Théâtre Lyrique were performed 'Les Pêcheurs de perles,' in 3 acts (Sept. 30, 63), and 'La jolie Fille de Perth,' in 4 acts (Dec. 26, 67). 'Djamileh' (May 21, 72) was not successful, but the interludes to 'l'Arlésienne' (Sept. 30, 72), and his Overture 'Patrie' were received with applause. Bizet's last effort was 'Carmen,' in 4 acts, a sombre libretto, but a fine score, which was heard at the Opéra Comique on March 3, 75. This highly gifted composer and very talented pianist died almost suddenly on June 3, 75. Much was expected from him. He was a musician of superior abilities, though his vocal style is deficient in ease. [G. C.] one of two readings
19BIZET, GEORGES, born at Paris Oct. 25, 1838, was a brilliant pupil and laureate at the Conservatoire from 1848 to 1857. He studied composition under Halévy, whose daughter he afterwards married. Before winning his 'prix de Rome,' he gave an insignificant operetta, 'Docteur Miracle' (Bouffes Parisiens, April, 1857); and, after his return from Italy, composed 'Vasco de Gama' (1863), which did not gain him much credit. At the Théâtre Lyrique were performed 'Les Pêcheurs de perles,' in 3 acts (Sept. 30, 63), and 'La jolie Fille de Perth,' in 4 acts (Dec. 26, 67). 'Djamileh' (May 21, 72) was not successful, but the interludes to 'l'Arlésienne' (Sept. 30, 72), and his Overture 'Patrie' were received with applause. Bizet's last effort was 'Carmen,' in 4 acts, a sombre libretto, but a fine score, which was heard at the Opéra Comique on March 3, 75. This highly gifted composer and very talented pianist died almost suddenly on June 3, 75. Much was expected from him. He was a musician of superior abilities, though his vocal style is deficient in ease. [G. C.] one of two readings
21BLACK DOMINO, THE, the English version of Auber's DOMINO NOIR; translated by H. F. Chorley. Produced at Covent Garden (Pyne & Harrison) Feb. 20, 1861.
23BLAES, ARNOLD JOSEPH, a great clarinet-player, born at Brussels 1814; pupil of Bachmann in the Conservatoire there, where he obtained the second prize in 1829 and the first in 1834. He visited Holland, Germany, and Russia, and in 39 was awarded a medal for his performance before the Société des Concerts in Paris: was solo clarinet to the King of the Belgians; and in 42 succeeded Bachmann as Professor in the Brussels Conservatoire. [M. C. C.]
25BLAES, MME. ELISA, whose maiden name was MEERTI, born in Antwerp about 1820, a distinguished singer, and wife of the foregoing. She was engaged by Mendelssohn to sing at the Gewandhaus concerts at Leipsic (Oct. 6, 1839, and onwards), where her cultivated style, sympathetic voice, and great personal gifts, were long and highly appreciated. She has been heard in most of the European capitals, is now (1875) a teacher in Brussels. [M. C. C.]
27BLAGROVE, HENRY GAMBLE, was the son of a professor of music at Nottingham, where

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