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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1FAVART (Charles Simon). French dramatist, B. Paris, Nov. 13, 1710. Married Mdlle. Durconceray, 1745. D. May 12, 1793. Wrote operas, comedies, etc., all of which are distinguished by lightness and good points.
3FAVART (Maria Justine Benoîte), née DURONCERAY. French vocalist and actress, B. Avignon, June 15, 1727. D. April 20, 1772. She sang in her husband's operas, and was a very successful actress. One of Offenbach's last operas makes an episode in her career its leading motive.
5FAWCETT (John). English comp., B. Kendal [Bolton-le-moors, Lancashire], 1789. Was a shoemaker for a time, but latterly a composer. D. Bolton-le-moors, Oct. 26, 1867.
7WORKS.—The Voice of Harmony, psalms; New Set of Sacred Music in Three Parts…by John Fawcett of Kendal; Two other similar colls.; The Harp of Zion; Miriam's Timbrell, a New Set of Psalm and Hymn Tunes…Lond., 8vo, n.d.; The Universal Chorister, 2 vols.; Melodia Divina, or Sacred Companion for the Pf. (with Jos. Hart), fo., n. d.; The Seraph's Lyre, 2 parts; Paradise, oratorio. Voice of Devotion (selection), Glasgow, 1862.; etc.
9FAWCETT (John). English comp. and org., son of above, B. Bolton, 1824. S. under his father. Org. of St. John's Ch., Farnworth, 1835. Org. of Parish Ch., Bolton, 1842. S., R. A. M., Lond., under Bennett, from 1845. Org. of Curzon Chap., Lond., 1845-46. Mus. Bac., Oxon., 1852. D. Manchester, July 1, 1857.
11He wrote a cantata, "Supplication and Thanksgiving," as a degree exercise; anthems, glees, songs, etc.
13FAY (Amy). American pianist and teacher, B. Bayon Goula, Louisiana, 1844. S. piano abroad for six years, under Tausig, Liszt, Kullak, and Deppe. Her charmingly written book on "Music Study in Germany," Chicago, 12mo, 1881, has been largely read in America, and has done much to influence American students in their preparation for study abroad. It has been translated into German, and republished in London. Miss Fay is a teacher in Chicago, Ill., where she has given recitals. She was a charter member of the "American College of Musicians."
15FAY (Etienne). French operatic comp., B. Tours, 1770. D. Versailles, Dec. 6, 1845. Comp. "Flora," 1791; "Les Rendezvous Espagnols," 1793; Clémentine," 1793; "La bonne aventure," 1802; and other operatic works.
17FAYOLLE (Francois Joseph M.). French writer, B. Paris, Aug. 1774. D. there, Dec., 1852. Known by his biographical articles in connection with the "Biographie Universelle," and his joint authorship of Choron's "Dictionary of Musicians." Wrote also "Paganini et Bériot," Paris, 8vo, 1830; "Notices sur Corelli, Tartini, Gaviniés, Pugnani et Viotti…" Paris, 8vo, 1810. His other writings are forgotten.
19FEATHERSTONE (Isabella). See PAUL (Mrs. HOWARD).
21FELTON (Rev. William). English org. and comp., B. 1713. Was vicar-choral at Hereford. D. Dec., 6, 1769. He wrote concertos for organ and harpsichord; and Two Sets of 8 Lessons for the Harpsichord, opp. 3 and 6. He was esteemed in his day a remarkable performer.
23FENDT (Bernard). German violin maker, B. Innsprück, 1756. Worked in London; with J. F. Lott for T. Dodd. Worked latterly with Betts. D. London, 1832.
25He turned out some very fine instruments, and founded the Fendt family of violin makers.
27FENDT (Bernard Simon). German violin maker, son of the above. B. London, 1800. D. 1851.
29Made a great number of copies of much accuracy in imitation of details. His original instruments are good. Other members of this family are FRANCIS, fourth son of Bernard; JACOB, third son of Bernard, B. London, 1815. D. 1849. Like B. S. Fendt, this member of the family was a good copyist; MARTIN, second son
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