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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1[1500]. Teacher of Music in Protestant School, Magdeburg, 1524-56. Chanter in Ch. of Magdeburg. D. June, 1556.
3WORKS.—Ein Kurtz Deutsche Musica, 1528. Musica Instrumentalis Deudsch, etc., Wittemberg, 1529-45. Musica Figuralis Deudsch, etc., 1532. Rudimenta Musices, etc., 1539, etc.
5"The works of Agricola seem intended for the instruction of young beginners in the study of music; and, though there is something whimsical in the thought of a scientific treatise composed in verse, it is probable that the author's view in it was the more forcibly to impress his instructions on the memory of those who were to profit by them. His 'Musica Instrumentalis' seems to be a proper supplement to the 'Musurgia' of Ottomarus Luscinius, and is perhaps the first book of directions for the performance on any musical instrument, ever published."—Hawkins.
7AGTHE (Carl Christian). German comp. and pianist, B. Kettstäedt, 1739. D. Nov. 27, 1797.
9Writer of Operas, Songs, Pf. music, etc.
11AGUADO (Dionisio). Spanish comp. and guitar-player, B. Madrid, April, 1784. S. Paris under Garcia, 1825. Returned to Madrid, 1838. D. Madrid, Dec., 1849.
13WORKS.—New Method for the Guitar, 1825. Three Rondos for the Guitar, 1822. Collection of Andantes, Valses and Minuets, for Guitar. Solos. Transcriptions, etc.
15He was one of the greatest performers on the guitar, and his feats on it are spoken of as remarkable.
17AGUILAR (Emanuel). English comp. and pianist, B. Clapham, London, Aug. 23, 1824. Son of E. Aguilar, a West Indian of Spanish extraction. Has given concerts of high-class music in London and the provinces.
19WORKS.—1. The Bridal of Triermain, a Dramatic Cantata, founded on the poem of Sir Walter Scott, produced by the Bedford Musical Society, Oct., 1880. 2. A Summer Night, Cantata for treble voices. 3. Goblin Market, a Cantata for treble voices. 4. The Bridal Wreath, an Opera (manuscript). 5. Pianoforte Music: Six Pieces, op. 27; War March; Couleur de Rose, galop, op. 29; Reveries; Mélodie; Boléro, op. 20; Serenade, op. 23; Galop, and Tyrolienne, op. 24; Deux Morceaux; Nocturne; Leonore, mazurka; Ophelia, romance; Aréthuse, melodie; Transcriptions, etc. 6. Fantasia for Organ, 2 Pianofortes, and Violin, produced at the Musical Artists' Association, March, 1881. 7. Songs: The Appeal, The stars are brightly beaming; In a wood on a windy day; Sympathy; Farewell; Break, Break; Hope Alway. 8. Little Book about Learning the Pianoforte. Lond. [1866]. 9. Symphonies, overtures, trios, sonatas, etc. in MS., which have been performed at concerts.
21AGUJARI (Lucrezia). Italian soprano vocalist, B. Ferrara, 1743. D. Parma, May, 1783. Chiefly celebrated for the extraordinary upward range of her voice.
23AHLE (Johann Rudolf). German comp. and org., B. Mühlhausen, Thuringia, Dec. 1625. Org. at Erfurt and Mühlhausen, 1644-73. D. 1673.
25Composer of church and instrumental music.
27AHLSTROEM (A. J. R.) Swedish org. and comp., B. Stockholm, 1762. D. there in first part of present century. Known only by a few songs.
29AIBLINGER (Joseph Caspar). German comp., B. Bavaria, Feb. 23, 1779. S. in Italy, 1803-11. Recalled to Germany, and appointed Chap.-master to King of Bavaria, 1826. Returned to Italy, and compiled collection of ancient music, 1833. D. Munich, May, 1867.
31WORKS.—Op 1. Requiem for 4 voices, org. and orch. Op. 2. Litanies for 4 voices and orch. Op. 3. Latin Mass for 4 voices and orch. Op. 4. Graduel and Offertoire for 4 voices, orch. and organ. Op. 5. Requiem for 4 voices, orch. and organ. Op. 6. Litanies for 4 voices and orch. Op. 7. Two Latin Masses. Op. 8. Two do. do.; Op. 11. Ave Regina. Op. 12. Seventeen Psalms for 4 voices, orch. and organ. Op. 13. Six Offertoires, etc. Opera, Rodrigues et Chimène,
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