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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1Ninetta in "La Gazza Ladra." Married to M. de Melcry, a Frenchman, 1836. Separated soon after, and was afterwards married to Signor Mario, by whom she had four children. Travelled in America, 1854. Retired from London opera, 1861. Re-appeared at H. M. Theatre, London, 1866. D. Berlin, Nov. 25, 1869.
3Grisi was one of the most magnificent sopranos who held the stage during her time. She was best suited to tragic parts, which she rendered with consummate dramatic skill and force. Her voice was fresh and beautiful, clear and natural in intonation, and of great compass. In every respect she was one of the greatest dramatic vocalists. Her sister, GIUDITTA, a contralto, appeared at King's Theatre, London, May, 1832.
5GROBE (Charles). American writer, author of "New Method for the Piano-forte," Boston, n. d.; Collections of School and other Songs; Numerous light pieces for the Pf.
7GROOME (W.). English writer, author of a "Concise Treatise on Music," London, 8vo, 1870.
9GROVE (Sir George), D.C.L., Durham. English writer on music, B. Clapham, Surrey, Aug. 13, 1820. Was bred a Civil Engineer, but forsaking that line of life, became Secretary to the Society of Arts in 1849; and in 1852, Secretary to the Crystal Palace Company, with which he was connected as Secretary, Manager, and Director, till the close of 1880. During the latter period he interested himself greatly in the music of the Palace. In 1883 he was appointed Principal of the newly established Royal College of Music, and received the honour of knighthood. He became LL.D., Glasgow, 1885. In 1855 he recommended the appointment of Mr. Manns, to whom the formation of the Crystal Palace orchestra, the daily and Saturday concerts, and the great impetus given thereby to orchestral music in England, are due. Mr. Grove warmly seconded Mr. Manns's efforts by his general support, by his analyses of the works played on Saturdays, and by obtaining various important compositions for performance, such as Mendelssohn's "Reformation Symphony," the six MS. symphonies of Schubert, for which he made two journeys to Vienna, etc. Mr. Grove is also known for his connection with Dr. Smith's Dictionary of the Bible, to which he was a principal contributor, for his labours in Biblical geography, and for his promotion of the Palestine Exploration Fund, the formation of which was virtually due to him. He is one of the literary executors of the late Dean of Westminster. He edited Macmillan's Magazine for more than 15 years, and is now editing the Dictionary of Music and Musicians for Messrs. Macmillan, in which the articles on Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert, and many other subjects, are from his pen. In the course of his investigations for the last named biography, he appears to have discovered certain traces of a forgotten symphony by Schubert, of the year 1825, the possession of which will be a remarkable event in the musical world.
11GRUNEISEN (Charles Lewis). German writer, B. London, Nov. 2, 1806. D. London, Nov., 1879. Author of "The Opera and the Press," 8vo, 1869. Memoir of Meyerbeer, Lond., 1848. Journalistic work, etc.
13GRUTZMACHER (Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig). German violoncellist and comp., B. Dessau, March 1, 1832. Appeared in England, 1867. Teacher in Dresden.
15WORKS.—Concertos for 'cello and orch., various; Variations for 'cello and orch.; Im Frühling, 3 stücke for 'cello and Pf., op. 30; Two concert pieces for 'cello and Pf., op. 32; etc.
17GUADAGNI (Gaetano). Italian soprano vocalist, B. Lodi, 1725. D. Padua, 1797.
19GUADAGNINI (Giovanni B.). Italian violin-maker, flourished 1710-50. Brother of Lorenzo. Made violins of some repute after the Stradivarius model.
21GUADAGNINI (Lorenzo). Italian violin-maker of Cremona, worked 1695-1740. Was a pupil of Stradivarius, and imitated his style. His model is flat, but the tone is rich and powerful. His violins are now rare.
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