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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886

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1CHALLONER (Robert). American musician, author of "History of the Science and Art of Music, its Origin, Development and Progress…", Cincinnati, 8vo, 1880.
3CHAMBOONIERES (Jacques Champion de). French org. and comp. who flourished during 17th cent. D. 1670. His compositions consist of pieces for the organ and clavichord, and are remarkably pretty in style as well as very rare.
5CHAMPEIN (Stanislas). French comp., B. Marseilles, Nov. 19, 1753. S. at Paris. D. Sept. 19, 1830. Wrote operas, songs, etc.
7CHAMPNESS (Samuel). English bass singer, B. [1730]. He sang in concert and dramatic music at the end of the 18th century. Busby speaks favourably of his voice, saying that it was rich and round-toned and universally admired. His biography does not appear to have been very fully recorded. He D. Sept., 1803.
9CHANOT (Georges). French violin-maker. B. Mirecourt, March 26, 1801. D. Courcelles, near Paris, Jan. 10, 1885. In company with his sons he made copies of Stradivarius and Guernerius of some merit, and is held in much repute as a maker. Another Chanot (François), made violins on a new principle which, though submitted to the French Academy, have never gained great favour. He was B. 1787. D. 1823.
11CHAPPELL (William). English writer and antiquary, B. London, Nov. 20, 1809. Brought up in music publishing business with his Father. Engaged in musical antiquarian studies. Founded (with others) the Percy Society, 1840. Founded the Musical Antiquarian Society, 1840. F.S.A., 1840. Partner in the firm of Cramer & Co., 1843. Treasurer of the Camden Society, etc. Is connected with a number of Learned and Antiquarian Societies.
13Works.—A Collection of National English Airs, consisting of Ancient Song, Ballad, and Dance Tunes, Interspersed with Remarks and Anecdotes, and preceded by an Essay on English Minstrelsy; the Airs harmonized for the Pianoforte by Dr. Crotch, G. A. Macfarren, and J. A. Wade. Lond., 4to. part I., 1838; II., 1839; III., 1840. Popular Music of the Olden Time: a Collection of Ancient Songs, Ballads, and Dance Tunes, Illustrative of the National Music of England, etc. Lond., Cramer, 2 vols., 8vo [1845-59]. Old English Ditties, Lond., 2 vols., 4to, n.d. History of Music, Art and Science, from the earliest records to the fall of the Roman Empire, with explanations of Ancient Systems of Music, Musical Instruments, and of the true Physiological Basis for the Science of Music, whether Ancient or Modern, Vol. I., Lond., 8vo, 1874. Edited works (Collections of Ancient Poetry) for the Ballad, Percy, and Camden Societies.
15Previous to the appearance of Mr. Chappell's work in 1838-40 it had been customary to regard English national music either as non-existent or unworthy of preservation. The want of a genuine lyrical poet to collect and adapt such melodies as existed to pure verse was no doubt the cause of England being considered lacking in respect to national airs. In Scotland and Ireland, Burns and Moore did everything necessary to secure universal fame for their national melodies, while in England the works of Mr. Chappell have done everything to establish its title to be considered a most musical nation. Mr. Chappell is one of the best informed musical antiquaries living, and has shown in his work on the History of Music much careful learning.
17CHAPPELL & CO. English firm of music publishers, established in London in 1812 by Samuel Chappell. The firm was originally carried on by Cramer, Chappell and Latour. Samuel Chappell died in 1834 and was succeeded by his son, William, as above noted.
19Their publications at the present period are numerous and valuable, and include theoretical works by Rimbault, Richards, etc.; pianoforte music by Ascher, Benedict, Blumenthal, Chopin, De Kontski, C. Dick, Goodban, Gounod, Herz, Kuhe, Lindahl, Oesten, Osborne, Richards, Rockstro, Schubert, Sloper; arrangements by C. Hallé and Rimbault, and many other valuable copyrights. The vocal publications consist of Chappell's Musical Magazine (Songs and Pf. music in books), operatic part songs, vocal library of part songs, etc., popular operas (arranged for

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