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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1ALBERGATI (Count Pirro C.) Italian Amateur comp. Flourished at end of 17th and beginning of 18th centuries.
3WORKS.—Operas: Gli Amici, 1699. Il Principe selvaggio, 1712. Op. 1. Baletti, Correnti, Sarabande, etc., 1682. Op. 2. Sonata for 2 violins, with organ and bass, 1683. Op. 3. Cantate Morali a voce sola, 1685. Op. 4. Messa e Salmi, 1687. Op. 5. Plettro Armonico, 1687. Op. 6. Cantate da Camera, 1687. Op. 8. Motetti e Antifone, 1691. Op. 9. Concerti (vocal), 1702. Op. 10. Cantate Spirituali, 1702. Giobbe, oratorio, 1688, etc.
5ALBERT (Charles D'.) French [?] dance-music comp., B. near Hamburg, 1815. He is a dancing-master in England.
7WORKS.—Dance-music, consisting of Polkas, Quadrilles, Waltzs, Valses, etc., etc., chiefly based on melodies in popular operas.
9His son, EUGENE, was B. at Glasgow, 10th April, 1864. S. under Sir A. Sullivan, Prout, and Pauer. First appeared at the Crystal Palace, 5th Feb., 1881, and has since appeared as a pianist on the Continent with great success. His works include a Pf. Concerto in A (1881) and a Pf. suite (1883).
11ALBERT (Emile). French comp. and pianist, B. Montpellier, 1823. D. 1865.
13WORKS.—Jean le Fol, opera, 1865. Les Petits du Premier, operetta, 1864. Symphonies; Trios for strings; Sonatas for violin and pf.; Pf. solos, etc.
15ALBERT (Heinrich). German poet and comp., B. Lobenstein, June 28, 1604. D. Königsberg, 1657. His psalms and chorales are in use, while his writings greatly influenced contemporary opinion on music.
17ALBERT (Johann Frederic). German comp., B. Thuningen, Jan. 11, 1642. D. 14th June, 1710. Writer of music for the organ and church.
19ALBERT (H.R.H. Prince Francis C. A. A. E.) German amateur musician, B. Rosenau, Coburg, August 26, 1819. Married to Queen Victoria of Britain, Feb., 1840. D. Dec. 14, 1861.
21WORKS.—1. Vocal Compositions of H.R.H. the Prince Consort, Lond., 1862. 2. Songs and Ballads, arranged by E. J. Loder. 3. Anthems, Services, etc.
23Prince Albert did much in every way to encourage music in Britain. He took a lively interest in everything pertaining to the art, and was known and respected for the patronage which he extended to all the struggling British musical institutions. The members of his family exhibit a similar regard for music, and evince much concern in all matters touching its development.
25ALBERTAZZI (Emma), née HOWSON. English soprano vocalist, B. London, May 1, 1814. S. under Sir M. Costa. Début at Argyle Rooms, 1829. Sung at King's Theatre, London, 1830. Went to Italy, and married Signor Albertazzi, 1831. Début at Milan, 1831. Sung in Spain and Paris, 1835. Returned to London, and appeared at several concerts, etc., 1837. Sung on Continent, and again in London, 1846. D. 1847.
27"In execution, Madame Albertazzi has little to acquire. . . Her face and figure are more than pleasing—her action tame, but still not inappropriate. On the whole, she is an acquisition to our opera of the highest value."—Athenaeum, April 22, 1837.
29ALBINONI (Tomaso). Italian comp., B. Venice at end of 17th century. D. [1745.] Nothing relative to his career has been handed down.
31WORKS.—Op. 1. Magnificat for 4 voices. Op. 2. Sinfonie, 1700. Op. 3. Dieci e due balletti ossia sonate da camera a tre. Op. 4. Twelve cantatas for solo voice and bass. Op. 5. Twelve concertos for six instruments. Op. 6. Twelve cantatas for solo voice and bass. Op. 7. Twelve concertos for oboe and violin. Op. 8. Twelve ballets for 2 violins, 'cello, and bass. Op. 9. Twelve concertos for 2 oboes, alto, 'cello, and organ. 10. Operas: Palmerini, 1694; Il Prodigo dell' innocenza, 1695; Zenone, 1696; Tigrane, 1697; Radamisto, 1698; Primislas I., 1698; L'Ingratitudine castigata, 1698; Diomede, 1701; L'Inganno innocente, 1701; L'Arte in gara con l'arte, 1702; La Fede tra gli inganni, 1707; Astarte, 1708; Il Tradimento tradito, 1709; Ciro, 1710; Giustina, 1711; Il Tiranno Eroe, 1711; Le Gare generose, 1712; Eumene, 1717;
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