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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1properly arranged as Duettos for Two German Flutes or Two Violins, Edinburgh, n. d., 2 vols.
3URFEY (Thomas D'). See D'URFEY (THOMAS).
5URQUHART (Thomas). Scottish violin-maker of 17th century. Established in London in reign of Charles II., and made instruments of considerable value. These are now rarely met with. Noted for good varnishing.
7USIGLIO (Emilio). Italian comp., B. Parma, Jan. 8, 1841. S. under Mabellini. Cond. in various Italian towns, and of Théâtre Italien, Paris, from 1877. Comp. "La Locandiera," "La Secchia rapita," "Le Donne Curiose," and other operas.
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11VACCAJ (Nicola). Italian comp., B. Tolentino, March 15, 1790. S. under Jannaconi and Paisiello. Teacher at Trieste and Vienna, and in Paris and London, 1829-30. Principal of Milan Cons., 1838. D. Pesaro, Aug. 5, 1848. Comp. I solitari di Scozia, 1814; Giulietta e Romeo, Naples, 1825 (London, 1832); Marco Visconti, 1831; Giovanna d'Arco; Giovanna Grey; Zadig ed Astartea; Virginia; and other operatic works. Melodo pratico di canto Italiano, London, n.d., fo. Arias, and other vocal works.
13VAET (Jacob). Flemish comp. of 16th century. Chap.-master at Imperial Chap. of Vienna. D. Vienna, Jan. 8, 1567. Comp. chansons, Te Deums, motets, and much church music.
15VALENTINE (John). English writer, author of "Elements of Practical Harmony," Lond., n.d., 8vo.
17VALENTINE (Thomas). English comp. and writer, B. 1790. D. near Birmingham, Jan. 11, 1878. Author of "Instructions for the Pianoforte, to which is added a Selection of Favourite Airs,…" Lond. [1826]; "A Dictionary of Terms used in Music," Lond., 1833, 8vo. Comp. and arranged music for the Pf.
19VALLERIA (Alwina), or LOHMANN. American soprano vocalist, B. Baltimore, Maryland, Oct. 12, 1848. S. at R. A. M., London, under W. H. Holmes and Wallworth. Gained Westmoreland Scholarship, 1869. S. also under Arditi. Début, 1871. Appeared at St. Petersburg, 1871; in Germany, Milan, and at H. M. Theatre, London, May, 1873. Sang at Italian opera, till 1882, and from then onwards with the Carl Rosa company in English opera. Married Mr. R. H. P. Hutchinson, 1877. Sings in operas of Meyerbeer, Verdi, Mozart, Bizet, Mackenzie, Wagner, etc. She has also appeared with much success throughout Britain as a concert vocalist.
21VAN BREE. See BREE (J. B. Van).
23VAN DYK (Harry Stoe). English lyric author and librettist, B. 1798. D. 1828. Author of "Theatrical Portraits, and other Poems," "Selection of Russian Melodies," and songs set to music by Barnett, Bishop, Rodwell, Rawlings, Crouch, and other contemporary composers.
25VAN EYKEN. See EYKEN.
27VANHALL or WANHAL (Johann Baptist). Dutch comp., B. Nechanicz, Bohemia, May 12, 1739. S. under Dittersdorf at Vienna. Violinist and comp. there. D. Vienna, Aug. 26, 1813.
29Comp. 100 symphonies, 100 string quartets, masses, an oratorio, operas, and Pf. sonatas. Some of his Pf. works and overtures were republished in England.
31VAUCORBEIL (Auguste Emmanuel). French operatic manager and comp., B. Rouen, Dec. 15, 1821. S. Paris Cons. Became director of the Paris
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