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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1viol, violins, organ, harpsichord, voice, etc., in one universal character," Lond., 1672, 8vo. This was answered by Matthew Locke in his "Observations," and elicited "A Vindication of an Essay to the Advancement of Musick, from Mr. Matthew Lock's Observations, enquiring into the real nature and most convenient practice of that science," Lond., 1673. To this, Lock replied conclusively in his "Present Practice of Music vindicated," in which is a letter by John Playford. His other works are "A Proposal to perform Music in perfect and mathematical proportions," Lond., 1688, 4to; "The Theory of Music reduced to Arithmetical and Geometrical Proportions" (Philosophical Transactions, 1705). His sons, Nathaniel and Thomas, were both writers.
3SALO (Gasparo di). Italian violin-maker, B. Salo, on Lake of Garda, in latter part of 16th century. His biography is unknown. His instruments include violins, violas, and double-basses, and on the good quality of the last-named, his fame chiefly rests. His double-basses are of excellent tone and model, and one was in the possession of Dragonetti, the celebrated contrabassist.
5SALOMÉ (Theodore César). French comp. and org., B. Paris, Jan. 20, 1834. S. Paris Cons. under Bazin, Thomas, and Benoist. Gained various prizes between 1855-59, and the second grand Prix de Rome in 1861. Org. of Ch. of the Trinity, Paris. Comp. symphonies, chamber music, org. music, and vocal works.
7SALOMON (Johann Peter). German violinist, cond., and comp., B. Bonn, Feb. 1745. Originally educated for the Law, but relinquished it in favour of music, and became famous as a violinist when quite young. Violinist in court band of the Elector, at Bonn, 1758. Travelled in Germany and France as violinist and concert-giver. Appeared in Paris, 1781, and arrived in London in March of the same year. Appeared at the Theatres, the Professional Concerts, Academy of Ancient Music, and at Concerts organised by himself, which he gave between 1781 and 1790. In 1791 he gave a series of concerts at which the twelve symphonies of Haydn, known as the Salomon set, were produced. He afterwards gave other concerts, and engaged the Haymarket Theatre with Arnold for oratorio performances, 1801, and took an active part in the musical doings of his time, aiding among other things with the establishment of the Philharmonic Society. D. London, May 28, 1815. Buried in Westminster Abbey.
8He comp. Windsor Castle, an opera; The Marriage of Peleus and Thetis, a masque; Two sets of canzonets; Violin concertos and concertos; Glees and songs. Chiefly celebrated as a violinist, and as the one who introduced Haydn and his works to the English public.
10SALOMON (Henriette and Siegfried). See NISSEN (Henriette).
12SALVAYRE (Gervais Bernard). French comp., B. Toulouse, June 23, 1847. S. at Toulouse for a time, but afterwards entered Paris Cons. as a pupil of Thomas, Benoist, and Bazin. Gained various prizes for org., and the Grand Prix de Rome, in 1872, with "Calypso," a cantata.
13Works.—Le Bravo, opera, 1877; Le Fandango, ballet, 1877. Le Résurrection, symphonie biblique (Le Jugement dernier), 1876. Psalm cxiii. for soli, chorus and orch. Stabat Mater. Les Bacchantes, scene instrumentale. Songs and Pf. music.
15SAMUEL (Adolph). Belgian comp., B. Liége, July 11, 1824. S. at Liége, and in Brussels Cons., 1832-40. Prof. of Harmony, Brussels Cons., 1860. Comp. Operas, symphonies, overtures, cantatas, masses, motets, theoretical works and songs.
17SAMUELL (Clara), Rose. English soprano vocalist, B. Manchester, August 29, 1857. S. in Milan, and at R. A. M., and gained the Parepa-Rosa Scholarship in 1876 and 1880. Married Mr. Henry Robert Rose, org. and comp., Dec., 1880. Associate of R. A. M., 1881. She has appeared at most of the Principal Festivals in England and Scotland, and has sang in London with distinguished success. Chiefly celebrated as a concert vocalist.
19SANDERSON (James). English violinist and comp., B. Workington, Cumberland, 1769. Self-taught in music and on the violin. Violinist in Sunderland
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