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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1AICHINGER (Gregor). German comp., B. [1565]. S. music, and became a priest. Org. at Augsberg. Visited Rome, 1599. Returned to Augsberg, 1601. D. [1614.]
3WORKS.—1. Sacrarum Cantionum, 1590. 2. Liturgica, 1593. 3. Book II., do., 1595. 4. Sacrae Cantiones, 1597. 5. Tricinia Mariana, 1598. 6. Divinae Laudes, 1602. 7. Vespertinum Virginis Canticum, 1604. 8. Ghirlanda di Canzonette, 1604. 9. Fasciculus sacrarum harmoniarum quatuor vocum, 1609. 10. Solemnia corporis Christi in sacrificio missae, 1606. 11. Cantiones Ecclesiasticæ, 1607. 12. Virginalia, 1608. 13. Teutsche Gesenglein, 1609. 14. Sacrae Dei Laudes, 1609. 15. Odaria Lectissima, 1611. 16. Corona Eucharistica, 1611. 17. Vulnera Christi, etc.
5One of the greatest musicians of the sixteenth century. His writings abound with passages wherein may be found examples of profound contrapuntal knowledge, together with much inspiration and loftiness of expression.
7AÏDÉ (Hamilton). Greek poet, novelist, dramatist, and musical comp., B. Paris, 1830. Educated in England, and at University of Bonn. Entered army as officer of 85th Regiment. Left army in 1853—Biograph.
9WORKS.—Novels: Rita; Confidences; Carr of Carrlyon; Mr. and Mrs. Faulconbridge; The Marstons; Penruddoche. Philip, a drama, 1872. Poems. Songs: Alone on the Shore; At my feet; Babe, good night; Come Again; The Fisher; In Autumn; Little May; The Music of the Sea; Spanish Boat Song; Winter is Past. Operettas, etc.
11AIKIN (John). English writer, author of 1. Essays on Song-writing, Dublin, 1777; 2. Vocal Poetry, or a Select Collection of English Songs: to which is prefixed an Essay on Song-writing, London, 1810.
12The "Essay" which is prefixed to No. 2 is of no historical value.
14AIMON (Esprit). French 'cellist and comp., B. Lisle, 1754. D. Paris, 1828. Writer of string quartets, opera, Pf. music, and songs.
16AIMON (Pamphile L. F.) French comp. and violoncellist, B. near Avignon, 1779. Cond. of theatre orch., Marseilles, 1776. Cond. at "Gymnase Dramatique," Paris, 1821. Cond. at Théâtre Française, 1822. D. Paris, Feb., 1866.
18WORKS.—Operas: Jeux Floraux, 1818; Michel et Christine, 1821; Velleda; Abufar; Alcide et Omphale; Les Cherusques; Les Deux Figaros. Quintet for strings. Op. 4. Three Quartets for strings. Op. 6. Three do. Opp. 7, 8, 9. Nine do. Op. 43, 46, 47. Nine do. Concertos for bassoon. Airs and solos for violin and clarinet. Writings on harmony. Violoncello Music.
20AINSWORTH (Henry). English musician and theologian. B. about middle of 16th cent. Lived in Holland from 1593. D. Amsterdam, 1622. Published a collection of Psalms, Amsterdam 1612. An American edition of this was issued with the title "The Book of Psalms: Englished both in Prose and Metre," etc.
22AIRD (James). Scottish music-seller engaged in business in Glasgow. Published in the 18th cent. "A Selection of Scots, English, Irish, and Foreign Airs, adapted for the Fife, Violin, and German Flute." 6 vols, n.d.
24AIRETON (Edward). English violin-maker, B. 1727. D. 1807.
25This maker worked under Wamsly of London, and received instruction from him. His instruments are pale yellow in colour, and the model is that of N. Amati. Violins and violoncellos were the instruments on which he principally worked.
27AIRY (Sir George B.) English mathematician and writer, B. Alnwick, Northumberland, June 21, 1801. Educated at Hereford, Colechester, and Cambridge. B.A. Cambridge, 1823. M.A. Cambridge, 1826. Delivered lectures on Experimental Philosophy, 1827-1836. Plumian Prof. at Cambridge, 1828. Astronomer Royal, 1835. D?
29WORKS.—On Sound and Atmospheric Vibrations, with the Mathematical Elements of Music, Lond., 1868. Mathematical Tracts. Treatise on Errors of Observation. Treatise on Magnetism, 1879.
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