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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1GEIKIE (James Stewart). Scottish comp. and writer, B. 1811. For a number of years musical representative of the Scotsman. Cond. of the Edinburgh Sacred Harmonic Association, and other societies of a kindred nature at Newington. D. Ormiston, Haddington, Aug. 14, 1883. He comp. a number of secular vocal pieces (glees and songs) of a moderate and uniform degree of merit, but his psalms and other sacred music will enjoy a more lasting popularity. He edited an edition of R. A. Smith's "Sacred Harmony."
3GEISSLER (Carl). German org. and comp., B. Mulda, April 28, 1802. Org. and music director at Zschopau.
5Works.—Neueste Orgelstücke verschiedenen charakters mit Rücksicht auf Fortbildung im Orgelspiel, sowie zum Gebrauch beim öffentlichen Gottesdienste, op. 62. Lieder, op. 12, 16, 17. Organ music, dance music, etc.
7GELINEK (Josef, Abbé). Bohemian comp. and pianist, B. Selcz, Dec. 3, 1757. D. Vienna, April 13, 1825. Wrote variations, sonatas, rondos, etc. for Pf.
9GEMINIANI (Francesco). Italian comp. and violinist, B. Lucca, 1680. S. under Corelli, Lunati, and Scarlatti. Came to England, 1714. Visited Paris, 1755. Settled in London, 1755. D. Dublin, Sept. 17, 1762.
11Works.—Op. 1. Twelve solos for violin, Lond., 1716; op. 2. Six concertos in 7 parts for vn., Lond., 1755; op. 4. Twelve solos for vn., Lond., 1739; op. 5. Six solos for 'cello; op. 6. Six concertos for vn., Lond., 1741; op. 7. Six do. in 8 parts; Twelve sonatas for vn., op. 11, 1758; Twelve trios for vns. and 'cello. Lessons for the Harpsichord. Art of Playing the Violin, Lond., 1740. A Treatise of good taste in the art of musick, Lond., fo., 1749. Rules for playing in a true taste on the violin, german flute, violoncello, harpsichord; particularly the thorough-bass, exemplified in a variety of compositions, Lond., fo., n. d. The Art of Accompaniment; or a new and well-digested Method to learn to Perform the Thorough-bass on the Harpsichord, Lond., fo., n. d. Guida Armonica o dizionario armonico; being a sure guide to harmony and modulation, Lond., fo., 1742. Treatise on Memory, Lond. (? date). Art of playing the Guitar, etc. The Enchanted Forest, dramatic piece for orch., etc.
13"His music . . . is original, and full of new and bold modulations and combinations of harmony; while his melodies are not only very elegant, but often extremely pathetic. His performance appears, from every account of it, to have been remarkable for its delicacy, grace, and expression."—Hogarth. He was an enthusiastic amateur painter, or picture dealer; expensive in his tastes; and never absolutely free from the small misfortunes common to the improvident.
15GEMUENDER (Georg). German violin-maker, B. Ingelfingeu, Wurtemburg. Resided in London, 1851. Now living in New York. Noted for his imitations of the old Italian violins, and for having discovered several of the lost processes of varnish-making, etc.
17GENEE (Richard). German comp., B. Dantzig, Feb. 7, 1824. Has written—Operas: Rosita, 1864; Am Runenstau; An der Wien; Der Seecadet, 1877, which has been produced in England under the title of the "Naval Cadets;" "Nanon," Berlin, 1883.
19GENERALI (Pietro). Italian comp., B. Masserano, Piedmont, Oct. 4, 1783. S. under Durante. D. Novara, Nov. 3, 1832.
21Works.—Operas: Gli Amanti, 1800; Il Duca Nottolone, 1801; La Pamela Nubile, 1802; La Calzolaja, 1802; Don Chisciotto, 1805; Le Lagrime d'una Vedova, 1808; Lo Sposo in contrasto; Ero e Leandro, 1810; Gaulo ad Ojtono, 1812; Isabella, 1813; Eginardo e Lisbetta, 1813; Le Beneficenza, etc.
23GENET (Eleazar). French comp. of 15th and 16th centuries, B. Carpentras, Vaucluse, second part of 15th century. D. early in 16th century [1536]. Wrote masses, hymns, etc.
25GENTILI (Raffaele). Italian operatic comp., B. Rome, 1837. D. 1867. Comp. Pf. music, songs, etc.
27GEORGE (Miss). See OLDMIXON (Lady).
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