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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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120. Vor Südens Kloster, for solo, chorus, and orch.; op. 27. Quartet for strings, G min.; op. 35. Norwegian Dances for Pf. duet; op. 36. Sonata for Pf. and 'cello; op. 37. Waltz-caprices for Pf. duet; op. 38. Lyric Pieces for Pf.
3Grieg is one of the most gifted of living Northern composers. His works are poetical and interesting, beautifully conceived, and carefully executed.
5GRIER (William). Scottish writer, author of "The Musical Encyclopædia: a Collection of English, Scottish, and Irish Songs, edited by J. Wilson, to which is prefixed an elaborate essay on the first principles of Music," Lond., 8vo, 1835; another edition, 1852.
7GRIESBACH (John Henry). German comp., B. Windsor, June 20, 1798. Violoncellist in Queen's band, 1810. S. under Kalkbrenner. Pianist in London and director of Philharmonic Society. D. London, Jan. 9, 1875.
9Works.—Belshazzar's Feast, 1835; Daniel (reproduction), 1853; Music to the "Tempest"; James the First, or the Royal Captive, operetta; The Goldsmith of West Cheap, opera; Eblis, opera, unfinished; Raby Ruins, musical drama; Overtures for orch. Analysis of Musical Sounds, with Illustrative Figures of the ratios of vibrations of Musical Intervals and their compounds, Harmonic vibration, temperament, etc., fo., n. d. Elements of Musical Notation, containing tables of the comparative value of the different kinds of Notes, Signatures of the different keys, etc., 8vo, n. d. Pianoforte Student's Companion, containing all the Scales in four positions, etc., Lond. [1825]. Anthems, Songs, etc.
11GRIEVE (John Charles). Scottish comp., cond., and teacher, B. Edinburgh, Aug. 29, 1842. Fellow of the Educational Institute of Scotland. Lecturer on Musical Theory, Heriot-Watt Coll., Edinburgh. Cond. of Psalmody, Lady Yester's Ch., Edinburgh. Was Cond. of Phoenix Musical Assoc., Edinburgh. Teacher of Singing in various Schools, and at one time editor of The Musical Star.
13Works.—Benjamin, oratorio, Edin., 1877; Christian Songs of Praise, 24 hymns for 4 voices, 1873; The Sower and the seed: Scripture parable for soli, and chorus; The good Samaritan, do.; Julia's Birthday, musical sketch; Kinderspiel, a musical sketch for juveniles. Part-songs: Good morrow to my lady; Stars of the summer night; Fly away Lady-bird; My Love is like a red, red rose, trio. Songs: The wells o' wearie; The mither's bairn; Comin' hame. Day Dreams, reverie for Pf. School songs, etc. The Harmonium: how to use it. Edin., n.d.
15GRIFFIN (George Eugene). English pianist and comp., B. Jan. 8, 1781. Member of Philharmonic Soc., teacher, etc. D. London, May, 1863.
17Works.—Two concertos for Pf. and orch.; Ode to Charity, 1806; Four sonatas for Pf.; Three string quartets; Rondos, marches, variations, etc. for Pf.; Songs, glees, etc.
19GRIFFITHS (John). English bass vocalist, B. about middle of 18th century. D. Worcester, Oct. 1821.
21GRIGOR (Alexander L.). Scottish writer, author of "Hints and Maxims to Players on Pianoforte, Harmonium, etc.," Glasgow, 8vo, 1883.
23GRIMM (Julius Otto). German pianist and comp., B. Pernau, March 6, 1827.
25Works.—Op. 1. Six Lieder for voice and Pf.; op. 2. Abendbilder, 5 Pf. pieces; op. 3. Six Lieder for voice and Pf.; op. 4. Two Scherzos for Pf.; op. 12. An die Musik, poem by L. Schücking for solo voice, chorus, and orch.; op. 13. Six Lieder for 4 male voices, etc.
27GRISAR (Albert). Belgian comp., B. Antwerp, Dec. 26, 1808. S. under Reicha at Paris. D. Asnières, near Paris, June 15, 1869.
29Works.—Operas: Sarah, 1836; Lady Melvil, 1838; Les Porcherons, 1850; Le Carillonneur de Bruges, 1852; Les Amours du Diable. 1853, etc.
31GRISI (Giulia). Italian soprano vocalist, B. Milan, July 28, 1812. S. at Convent in Gorizia, 1818. Got lessons from her sister, Giuditta Grisi, and Madame Boccabadata. Début at Milan in Rossini's Zelmira, 1829. Engaged with Lanari, operatic manager at Florence, on unfavourable terms, 1830, and broke engagement by going to Paris, 1832. Appeared in London, April, 1834, as
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