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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1CRISPI (Pietro), Abbé. B. Rome, 1737. D. Rome, 1797. Wrote concertos, sonatas, etc., for the harpsichord.
3CRISTOFORI (Bartolommeo di F.). Italian harpsichord-maker, B. Padua, 1651. Was engaged during his life at Florence in the manufacture of harpsichords of a superior class. He is the inventor of the Pianoforte, though his claim to be regarded as such has been frequently questioned, and only recently been thoroughly established. For further information the reader is referred to Grove's "Dictionary of Music," articles "Cristofori" and "Pianoforte." He D. Florence, March, 1731.
5CRIVELLI (Gaetano.) Italian tenor vocalist, B. Bergamo, 1774. Appeared in London, 1817. Vocal teacher at R. A. M., 1823. Sang in Italy, etc., till 1829. D. Brescia, July, 1836. Wrote some operas, canzonetas, and vocal exercises.
7CROAL (George). Scottish comp., B. Edinburgh, Feb. 28, 1811. Son of Mr. Croal, sub editor of the Caledonian Mercury. Apprenticed to Alex. Robertson, music-seller, 1823. Remained with him 1823-33. Commenced business as music-seller, 1840. Continued business till 1848. Latterly teacher in Edinburgh.
9Works.—Eaglesward, a narrative poem, 1858; The Centenary Souvenir, Six Songs by Sir Walter Scott, Edinburgh. Songs: Away to the woods, My Willie, The Emigrant's Dream, My Grannie's Pouch, The Queen. Pianoforte music, consisting of arrangements, transcriptions, and dances, published mostly under name of Carlo Zotti.
11Mr. Croal is an able performer of the old Scottish melodies, and on one occasion played a number of them to Sir Walter Scott. He is deserving of the greatest credit for having rescued from oblivion and adapting to appropriate words the songs now known as "When the kye comes hame" and "My Nannie's awa." The former was set to Hogg's words by permission of Messrs. Blackwood in 1836, and the latter to the verses of Burns in 1842. He transcribed the melodies from the singing of a friend, and they are now two of the most popular Scottish Songs.
13CROCE (Giovanni Dalla). Italian comp., B. Chioggia, 1560. Pupil of Zarlino. Vice-chapel-master of cath. of S. Mark's, Venice, 1603-9. Priest at ch. of S. Maria in Formosa. D. Venice, Aug. 1609.
15Works.—Il Primo Libro de' madrigali a cinque voci, 1585; Second ditto, 1588; Motetti, 1589; Motetti, 1590; Salmi, 1596; Triacca musicale, nella quale visono diversi capricci a 4, 5, 6, e 7 voci.
17His psalms were reprinted in London. "Hard by a crystal fountain," a madrigal for 6 voices, is given in "Triumphs of Oriana," as his composition. His music is smoothly written, and is agreeable to modern ears.
19CROFT (William). English comp. and org., B. Nether-Eatington, Warwick, 1677. S. under Blow. Chor. in Chap. Royal. Org. of St. Anne's, Soho, till 1711. Gent. of Chap. Royal, 1700. Joint org. Chap. Royal with Jeremiah Clarke, 1704. Sole org. of do., 1707. Master of Choristers and Comp. to Chap. Royal, and org. of Westminster Abbey, 1708. Resigned post of St. Anne's to John Isham, 1711. Mus. Doc., Oxon., 1715. D. London, Aug. 14, 1727.
21Works.—Divine Harmony, or a new collection of select anthems used at H.M. Chapel Royal, etc., 1712; Thirty Select Anthems in score, Lond., 2 vols., fo., n.d. Musica Sacra, or select anthems in score, for two, three, foure, five, six, seven and eight voices, 1724. Anthems: Blessed are all they; Be merciful unto me, O God; God is gone up; Put me not to rebuke; O Lord rebuke me not; O Lord, thou hast searched me out; Hear my prayer, O Lord, 8 voices; I will sing unto the Lord; O be joyful in God; Rejoice in the Lord; Sing unto God; Sing praises unto the Lord; We wait for Thy loving kindness. He also completed the burial service, "I am the Resurrection," of which Purcell wrote one number, "Thou knowest Lord." Six sets of tunes for 2 violins and bass; Six Sonatas for 2 flutes; Six Solos for the flute. Overtures and incidental music to "Courtship à la Mode," 1700; "The Funeral," 1702; "The Twin Rivals," 1703; "The Lying Lover," 1704. Three Odes, for degree of Mus. Doc., 1715; Miscellaneous Odes for public
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