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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1the limits of the stave used in his time, originated solemnization by means of syllables (ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la), and invented or gave a basis for the science of counterpoint. His principal work is the "Micrologus," a Latin tract which explains his method of teaching boys to sing, with rules for the composition, and just performance, of the plain chant.
3GUILMANT (Felix Alexandre). French org. and comp., B. Boulogne, Mar. 12, 1837. S. under Lemmens, etc. Org. Ch. of St. Joseph, Boulogne, 1857. Chap.-master, St. Nicolas, do. Prof. of Singing in Public Schools, Boulogne. Org. of Ch. of the Trinity, Paris, 1871. Has played in London and in English provinces.
5WORKS.—Organ and Harmonium: Pieces de differents styles, first series, opp. 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20; Second series, opp. 24, 25, 33, 40, 44, 45; L'Organiste pratique, opp. 39, 41, 46, 47, 49, 52; First Sonata in D minor, op. 42; Priere et Berceuse, op. 27; Canzonetta, op. 28; Fughetta, op. 29; Scherzo, op. 30; Aspiration Religieuse, op. 31; Villageoise, op. 32; Mazurka de Salon, op. 35; Transcriptions for Harmonium, various; Pastorale for Pf. and Harm., op. 26; Marche Triomphale, do., op. 34; Scherzo Capriccioso, do., op. 36; Prière for 'cello and Pf., op. 22. Ce que dit le Silence, Reverie for Tenor, with accomp. for Pf. and Harm. O Salutaris, op. 37; Ave Verum, for 4 voices and org., op. 1; O Salutaris, do., op. 2; Psalm for 4 voices and org., op. 8; Mass for 4 voices and orch., op. 11; Five Litanies; Twelve Motets; Echoes du Mois de Marie. Songs and miscellaneous works.
7Guilmant is one of the greatest organists of modern times. For brilliancy, expression, and touch, he is unsurpassed in France. His compositions are known to every organist of any pretence, and are remarkable for effectiveness.
9GUIRAUD (Ernest). French comp. and prof., B. New Orleans, June 23, 1837. S. Paris Cons. Gained "Grand Prix de Rome," 1859. Prof. of Harmony in Cons., 1876.
11WORKS.—Operas: Roi David, 1864; Sylvie, 1864; Gli Avventurieri en Prison, 1869; Le Kobold, 1870; Madam Turlupin, 1872; Gretna-Green, Ballet, 1873; Piccolino, opera, 1876, London, 1879. Orchestral works, Pf. music, songs, etc.
13GUMBERT (Ferdinand). German comp., B. Berlin, April 21, 1818. S. vn. under C. Rietz. Teacher, etc., in Munich.
15WORKS.—Die Schoene Schusterin, opera, 1844; Die Kunst geliebt zu werden, do. Operettas, various. Lieder, to the amount of over 400. The lieder of this comp. are marked by good taste and melodiousness.
17GUMPELTZHAIMER (Adam). Germ. comp., B. Trosberg, Bavaria, 1560. Musician in service of Duke of Württemberg. D. [?].
19WORKS.—Compendium Musicæ Latinae Germanicum, 1595, several editions; Erster Theil des Lustgartleins teutsch und lateinischen Lieder von 3 stimmen, 1591; Erster Theil des Würtz-Gartleins 4 stimmen Geistlichen Lieder, 1594; Psalmus, 50, octo, vocum, 1604, etc.
21GUNG'L (Josef). Hungarian comp. and bandmaster, B. Zsàmbèk, Dec. 1, 1810. Travelled with band in Europe, and visited America, 1848.
23WORKS.—Waltzes: Die Gräfenberger; Amoretten Tänze; Soldaten Lieder; Narren Tänze; Zephyr Lüfte; Julien Tänze; Lust und Leben; Tanzperlen; Frühlingslieder; Abschied von München; Debatten; Ueber Land und Meer: Dresden; Marien; Isar Lieder; Jungharren Tänze; Rheinsagen; Die Berliner; Die Prager; Elisen Tänze; Fiumara Lieder; Pandekten; Tafelrunde; Les Adieux; Feuerklänge; Hesperus Klänge; Improvisationem; Frohsinn Lieder; Copenhagen; Leipziger Lerchen; Hochzeitsreigen; Themselieder; Wanderlieder; Bardenlieder; Wilhelminen Tänze; Slowanka Klänge; Novellen; Unter den Linden; Die Benefizianten; Brautlieder; Phantome; Alpenrosen; Peterhof; Der Verschmähte; Hamburger Kinder. Polkas, marches.
25These dances are well known for their spirited rhythms and skilful harmony. A nephew of this comp., named JOHANN GUNG'L, B. Zsàmbèk, 1819, was also a comp. of dance music. D. there, Nov., 1883.
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