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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1Two books of concertos for use in the church, for 4 voices, 1593; Book of hymns, songs, and motets for 8 voices, 1596; Second book of hymns and motets for 5, 6, and 8 voices, 1602; Books of madrigals for 6 voices; Litanies; Miscellaneous works, as psalms, masses, Ave Regina, etc., are preserved in many church libraries in Italy.
3ANERIO (Giovanni Francesco). Brother of above, Italian comp., B. Rome, 1567. Chap.-master to Sigismund III., King of Poland. Do. of Cath. of Verona. Chap.-master of Ch. of the Madonna di Monti. Do. of Lateran Chap., 1600-13. D. [unknown.]
5WORKS.—Il Libro primo de motetti a una, due e tre voci, Rome, 1609; Il libro secondo de' motetti, con le litanie a le quattro antifone maggiori dopo il vespero, a sette e otto voce, 1611; Il libro terzo, do., 1613; Il Libro quarto, do., 1617; Il Libro quinto, do., 1618; Sacri concenlus quatuor, quinque, sex vocibus una cum basso ad organum, 1619; Ghirlanda di sacre rose, motetti a cinque voci, 1613; Selva armonica, etc., 1617; Diporti musicali, madrigali ad una, due, tre, quattro voci, 1617; Antifone sacri concerti per una, due, tre voci, 1613; Libro de' Responsori, 1619; Litanie for 7 and 8 voices, 1626; Messa di morti, 1620; Libro de salmi a tre e quattro voci, 1620; Antifonae, vesperae, etc., 1620; La Recreazione armonica, madrigali ad una e due voci, 1611; Teatro armonico spirituale de madrigali a cinque, sei, sette e otto voci, 1619; La bella clori armonica, canzonette e madrigala a una, due e tre, voci, 1619; Ghirlanda di sacre Rose a 5 voci, 1619; Dialogo pastorale, a tre voci con l' intovolatura di cembalo e del luito in rame, 1600. Other works of this composer are masses, motets, magnificats, etc. Several of Anerio's madrigals are published in English collections, but the most of his works are unknown to the present age.
7ANFOSSI (Pasquale). Italian comp., B. Naples, 1729 [1736]. Pupil of Piccinni. Resided in London for a time. Visited France, 1780. Returned to Italy, 1784. Chap.-master at the Lateran Chap., 1791-97. D. Rome, Feb., 1797.
9WORKS.—Operas: Cajo Mario, 1769; La Clemenza di Tito, 1769; I Visionari, 1771; Il Barone di Rocca, 1772; L'Incognita perseguittata 1773; Antigono, 1773; Demofoonte, 1773; Lucio Silla, 1774; La Finta Giardiniera, 1774; Il Gelosa in Cimento, 1775; La Contadina in Corte, 1775; L'Avaro, 1775; Isabella e Rodrigo, 1776; La Pescatrice fedele, 1776; L'Olimpiade, 1776; Il Curioso indiscreto, 1778; Lo Sposo disperato, 1778; Cleopatra, 1778; Il Matrimonio per inganno, 1779; La Forza delle donne, 1780; I Vecchi burlati, London, 1781; I Viaggiatori felici, London, 1782; Armida, 1782; Gli Amanti canuti, 1784; Il Trionfo d'Ariana, 1784; Il Cavalieré per Amore, 1784; Chi cerca trova, 1784; La Vedova scaltra, 1785; 'I'Imbroglio delle tre spose, 1786; La Pazzia de' Gelosi, 1787; Creso, 1787; La Villanella di Spirito, 1787; Didone abbandonata, 1785; Artaserse, 1788; L'Orfanella Americana, 1788; La Maga Circe, 1788; Le Gelosie fortunate, 1788; La Gazetta, 1789; Zenobia, 1790; Issifile, 1791; Il Zottico incivilito, 1792; L'Americana in Olanda; La Matilda ritrovata; Gli Artigiani. Oratorios: La Fiera del Ascensione; L'Assalone. Il Figlinol prodigo, cantata. Masses, etc.
11The works of Anfossi attained great popularity in their day, but are now unknown save to musical antiquaries and curious students.
13ANGEL (Alfred). English org. and vocal comp., B. 1816. Org. Exeter Cath., 1842-76. D. Exeter, May 24, 1876.
15ANGELET (Charles F.) Belgian com., B. Ghent, Nov. 18, 1797. D. Ghent, Dec. 20, 1832. Wrote symphonies, Pf. music, etc.
17ANGELO DA PICITONE. Italian comp. and writer of 16th century. Author of "Fior Angelico di Musica." Venice, 1547, etc.
19ANGELUCCI (Angelo). Italian violin-maker of 18th century. D. 1765.
21ANGER (Ludwig). German comp., org. and pianist, B. Andreasberg, Hanover, Sept. 5, 1813. D. Luneberg, Jan. 18, 1870. Writer of Pf. music, Lieder, overtures, etc.
23ANGUS (John). Scottish ecclesiastic and comp., B. about middle of 16th century. Attached to Dunfermline Monastery. Embraced the Protestant faith, and became chaplain at Stirling. D. 1596.
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