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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1AKEROYDE (Samuel). English comp., B. Yorkshire about end of 17th cent. D. early in 18th cent. Comp. of many songs in the "Theater of Musick," 1685, 86, 87. "The Banquet of Music," 1688; and in many other of the collections published during that period.
2He is briefly noticed by Hawkins.
4ALA (Giovanni Battista). Italian comp., B. Monza, Milan, in latter part of 16th century. D. after 1612. Wrote Canzonets, madrigals, motets, and other church music.
6ALARD (Delphin). French violinist and comp., B. Bayonne, March 8, 1815. Went to Paris, and S. at the Cons., 1827. Gained two prizes (1st. and 2nd.) for violin-playing. Made first appearance as performer in Public, 1831. Prof. of violin at Paris Cons., 1843. Chevalier of Legion of Honour, 1850.
7WORKS.—Op. 1. Fantasia for violin; op. 2. Six studies for violin solo; op. 3. Twenty-nine variations for violin; op. 4. Second fantasia for violin; op. 5. Third fantasia for violin; op. 6. First nocturne for violin and Pf.; op. 7. Elégie, Caprice for violin; op. 8. First quartet for strings; op. 9. Fantasia (Norma) for violin and Pf.; op. 10. Ten studies for violin; op. 11. Fantasia (Donizetti) for violin; op. 12. Do. on Donizetti's Linda; op. 13. Second nocturne for violin and Pf.; op. 14. Tarantella for two violins; op. 15. First concerto for violin and orch., in E.; op. 16. Ten studies for violin; op. 17. Fantasia for violin; op. 20. Fantasia for violin; op. 21. Fantasia (Mozart) for violin and orch.; op. 22. Three easy duets for violins; op. 23. Three do.; op. 24. Fantaisie Caractéristique for violin and orch.; op. 25. Duet for Pf. and violin; op. 26. Barcarolle and Saltarello for violin and Pf.; op. 27. Three duets for 2 violins; op. 28. Fantasia for violin and orch.; op. 29. Villanelle for violin and Pf.; op. 30. Fantasia (Beethoven) for violin and orch.; op. 31. First symphony for 2 violins and orch.; op. 32. Fantasia (Verdi) for violin and orch.; op. 33. Second symphony for 2 violins and orch., in D.; op. 34. Second concerto for violin and orch., in A.; op. 34a. Third symphony for 2 violins and orch., in A.; op. 35. Fantasia (Rossini) for violin and orch.; op. 36. Fantasia (Auber) for violin and orch.; op. 37. Do. (Verdi); op. 38. Do. (Verdi); op. 39. Eight easy Fantasias for violin and Pf.; op. 40. Fantasia (Verdi) for violin and Pf.; op. 41. Twenty-four studies; op. 42. Valse for violin and Pf.; op. 43. Mélodie for Pf. and violin; opp. 44, 45, 46, 47, 48. Fantasias for violin and Pf. (Meyerbeer, Rossini, Verdi, Gounod, and Halevy). Fantasias, Transcriptions, etc.
8The playing of Alard is described as being similar in object to that of Ole Bull, Paganini, etc. He endeavours to make impressions more by a clever display of technical ability than by legitimate and sympathetic treatment of his subject. His compositions are light, brilliant, and effective in character.
10ALARY (Giulio E. A.) French comp., B. Mantua, 1814. Educated at Milan Cons. Went to Paris, 1833. Librarian to Society for Religious and Classic Music, Paris, 1841. Accompanist at Imperial Chap., 1853. Music-director at Theatre Italien.
11WORKS.—Redemption, a Mystery, 1850. Operas: Le Tre Nozze, 1851; Sardanaple, 1852; L'Orgue de Barbarie, 1856; La Beauté du Diable, 1861; Le Brasseur d'Amsterdam, 1861; La Voix Humaine, 1861; Locanda gratis, 1866. Songs. Duets. Quartets (vocal). Dance Music. Masses, etc.
13ALBANI (Mdlle. E.) See La Jeunesse, Marie Emma.
15ALBANI (Mathias). German violin-maker, B. Botzen, 1621. Pupil of N. Amati at Cremona and Jacob Stainer (?) D. Botzen, 1673. The violins of this maker, though well modelled and beautifully finished, are still considerably inferior to those of Jacob Stainer. This, chiefly because of defective construction.
16There are several other makers of this name, but none of them appear to have gained any great degree of fame.
18ALBENIZ (Pedro). Spanish org. and comp., B. Logrono, 1795. Prof. of Pf. at Madrid Cons. D. Madrid, 1855. Comp. pf. music, vocal music, and author of a Method for the Pf., etc.
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