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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1Début, 1822. D. Paris, June 5, 1842. Sang in operas by Adam, Thomas, Bordese, Halévy, Grisar, etc.
3COLONNA (Fabio). Italian theoretical writer of 17th century, D. 1647. He wrote a work on the division of the scale, now very scarce.
5COLONNA (Giovanni Paolo). Italian comp., B. Brescia, 1640. S. under Benevoli and Carissimi. Chap.-master of S. Petronne, Bologna. Principal of Musical Academy of Bologna, 1672-91. D. Bologna, Nov. 28, 1695.
7WORKS.—Op. 1. Psalms; op. 2. to 6. Motets; op. 7. Psalms; op. 10. Motets; op. 11-12. Psalms; Masses; Stabat Mater. Absalone, oratorio; La Profegia d'Eliseo nell' assedio di Samaria, oratorio, 1688. Amilcare, opera, Bologna, 1693.
9COLONNE (Jules). French violinist and comp., B. Bordeaux, July 23, 1838. S. at Paris Cons., Comp. music for his instrument, etc.
11COLVILLE (David). Scottish musician, B. Campbeltown, 1829. Published "Graduated Course of Elementary Instruction in Singing, on the Letter-Note Method, in Twenty-Six Lessons, with Hints on Self-Instruction, etc." (with George Bentley), 1864; Collections of Part-Songs, under the title of "Choral Harmony," etc.
13COLYNS (Jean Baptiste). Belgian violinist and comp., B. Brussels, Nov. 25, 1834. S. at Brussels Cons. Writer of opera, violin music, and songs.
15COMETTANT (Jean Pierre Oscar). French comp. and writer, B. Bordeaux, April 18, 1819. S. at Paris Cons., 1839-44.
17WORKS.—Trois ans aux Etats-Unis; etude des mœurs et coutumes Americaines. La Propriété intellectuelle, etc.. Histoire d'un inventeur au dix-neuvième siècle, Adolphe Sax: ses ouvrages et ses luttes, 1860; Portefeuille d'un Musicien; Musique et Musiciens, Paris, 8vo, 1862; La musique, les musiciens, et les instruments de musique chez les différents peuples du Monde, Paris, 8vo, 1869; Pianoforte pieces, various; Church music, etc.
19COMMER (Franz). German writer and comp., B. Cologne, Jan. 23, 1813.
21WORKS.—Der Zauberring, 1843; Der Kiffaenser; Masses; Lieder; Overtures; Cantatas; etc. Musica Sacra, Sammlung der Meisterwerke des 16en, 17en und 18en Jahrhunderts, Berlin, 4 v. 4to, 1839; Collectio Operum Musicorum Batavorum Sæculi xvi., Mayence, 10 pts. [1857]; Cantica Sacra, Berlin, 2 v., n.d.
23Commer's collections are valuable and interesting works.
25COMON, or CORMAC DALL, Irish harper, story-teller, and vocalist, B. Woodstock, Mayo, May, 1703. Lived an itinerant life, and was famous as a comp. of songs and elegies. He died about the end of the 18th century; or at least after 1786, at which date he was alive.
27CONCONE (Giuseppe). Italian comp. and org., B. Turin, 1810. Resided at Paris, 1837-1848. Org. of Royal Chap., Turin, 1848. D. Turin, June, 1861.
29WORKS.—Graziella, opera (MS.); Fifty Lessons in Singing, for a Medium Voice, 4 bks.; School of Sight-Singing; School of Part-Singing; Songs, etc. Méthode d' harmonie et de Composition…Paris, 4to, 1845.
31This composer is celebrated for his fine vocal studies and admirable exercises for the voice. His "Schools" have been translated and issued in a great many different editions.
33CONDELL (Henry). English violinist and comp., B. latter part of 18th century. Violinist at Drury Lane Theatre. Gained prize at Catch Club with glee "Loud blowe the wyndes," 1811. D. London, June, 1824.
35WORKS.—The enchanted island, ballet, 1804; Who wins? or The widow's choice, farce. 1808; Transformation, farce, 1810; The farmer's wife, 1814; Glees; Songs, etc.
37CONGREVE (Benjamin). English comp., B. 1836. D. London, March 23, 1871.
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