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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1Sonatas, rondos, polonaises, variations, fantasias for Pf. Grand Polonaise for Pf. and orch., op. 35; Trio for Pf., vn., and 'cello, op. 36. Canons and fugues for Pf., etc.
3KLINDWORTH (Carl). German comp. and pianist, B. Hanover, Sept. 25, 1830. Operatic cond., 1847-49. Teacher in Hanover, 1849-50. S. under Liszt at Weimar, 1850. Teacher and concert-giver in London, 1854-68. Prof. of Pf. in Moscow Cons., 1868.
5Klindworth is noted as a skilful arranger of large works for the Pf. Among the composers whom he has arranged may be named Wagner, Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, etc. His edition of Chopin is famous.
7KLINGEMANN (Carl). German writer and poet, chiefly worthy of notice here as author of songs which have been set by Mendelssohn. B. Limmer, 1798. D. London, 1862.
9KLOSE (F. J.). English(?) writer, B. London, 1790. D. London, March 8, 1830. Author of "Practical Hints for acquiring Thorough Bass," Lond., 8vo, 1822. Another Klose has written a standard practical work on the Clarionet.
11KLOSS (Karl Johann C.). German org. and comp., B. Mohrungen, 1792. D. Riga, 1853. Comp. org. music, songs, Pf. music, etc.
13KLOZ (Matthias). German violin-maker who worked in the Tyrol about 1670-1696. He was a pupil of Stainer, and produced instruments of good quality. His son, Sebastian, is, however, the greater of the two. His instruments date into the 18th century, and are better formed, better toned, and in better preservation than those of Matthias.
15KLUGHARDT (August). German comp. and cond., B. Köthen, 1847. S. at Dresden. Chapel-master at Neustrelitz, 1873. Writer of Operas: Iwein; Gudrun, 1883; Overtures; Pf. music, songs, etc.
17KNAPP (William). English comp., B. Poole, 1698. Was parish clerk of Poole. D. Poole, 1768. He published "A Sett of New Psalms and Anthems, in 4 parts, and an Introduction to Psalmody," 4th ed., 1750. "New Church Melody, being a Set of Anthems, Psalms, Hymns, etc. in 4 parts; with an Imploration wrote by Charles I. during his captivity in Carisbrook Castle," 5th ed., 1764.
19KNAPTON (Philip). English pianist and comp., B. York, 1788. S. under Hague at Camb. Teacher in York. D. June 20, 1833. He comp. Overtures for orch., Concertos for Pf. and orch., Sonatas for Pf., Arrangements for Pf., Songs, Part-songs, etc. The whole of his works are forgotten, save perhaps, his Pf. arrangement of "Caller Herrin'," and the song "There be none of Beauty's daughters."
21KNECHT (Justin Heinrich). German comp. and writer, B. Biberach, Swabia, Sept. 30, 1752. Prof. of literature at Biberach. Operatic cond. at Stuttgart, 1807. D. Biberach, Dec. 11, 1817.
23Works.—School for the Organ; Theoretical works; Psalms; Cantatas; Motets; Sonatas, etc. for org. and Pf.
25This composer is best known in Britain by his Psalms, a number of which have been introduced into several of our more important collections.
27KNIGHT (Joseph Philip). English song-writer, B. Bradford-on-Avon, July 26, 1812. S. under Corfe of Bristol Cath. Vicar of S. Agnes in the Scilly Isles. Retired latterly from the ministry.
29Works.—Songs: A little bird told me; All on the Summer Sea; Angel land; Beauty's but a Summer day; Beautiful Venice; Bells of Venice; Breathe not her name; Beautiful Spirit; Calm and Storm; Come roam to the greenwood; Cara Macree; Daughter of the snow; Down beneath the waves; Days gone bye; Ellen and Patrick; England, farewell; Farewell to thee, sweet Venice; Farewell my native land; Grecian daughter; Gentle words; Homeward; I would I were a child again; I love the bright and smiling Spring; the Launch; Love that blooms for ever; Miniature, the; Music, sweet music; Merry 'tis now; Merry hearts;
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