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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1the Maid of Milan," in which appears the world-famous song, "Home, sweet home," set by Sir Henry Bishop. He edited, from 1826 to 1827, the Opera Glass, a dramatic and musical journal.
3PEACE (Albert Lister). English org. and comp., B. Huddersfield, 1845. Org. of Parish Ch. of Holmfirth, 1854. Settled in Glasgow as org. of Trinity Congregational Ch., 1866. Org. of Glasgow Univ. Mus. Bac. Oxon, 1870. Mus. Doc., do., 1875. Org. at St. Andrew's Hall, 1877. Org. Glasgow Cath., 1879.
5WORKS.—The 138th Psalm, 1870. The Narrative of John the Baptist, 1875. Morning, Communion, and Evening Services. Anthems: Awake up my glory, etc. Editor of "The Scottish Hymnal," and "Psalms and Paraphrases." Organ arrangements of "L'étoile du Nord," "William Tell," "Der Freischutz," and "Oberon," overtures, etc., etc.
7Dr. Peace enjoys a wide reputation in Great Britain as an organist of extraordinary executive ability, and has appeared throughout Scotland; at the Bow and Bromley Institution, London; and in the Provinces, with uniform success.
9PEARCE (Joseph). English writer, author of "Violins and Violin-makers: Biographical Dictionary of the Great Italian Artistes, their Followers and Imitators to the Present Time. With Essays on Important Subjects connected with the Violin," Lond., 12mo, 1866.
11PEARMAN (William). English tenor vocalist, B. Manchester, 1792. Went to sea as a cabin-boy. Engaged at Battle of Copenhagen, and wounded. Appeared unsuccessfully as an actor. Sang at Sadler's Wells Theatre. S. for a short time under Addison. Sang at Newcastle, Bath, Bristol, etc. Début as operatic vocalist at English Opera House, July 7, 1817, in "The Cabinet." Sang at Drury Lane, Covent Garden, and principal concerts.
13PEARSALL (Robert Lucas de). English comp., B. Clifton, March 14, 1795. Educated for Law. Called to the Bar, 1821. Practised till 1825. S. music under Panny at Mayence, Re-visited England, 1829. Settled at Carlsruhe, 1830. Lived at Wartensee Castle on Lake of Constance from 1832. D. Wartensee, Aug. 5, 1856.
15WORKS.—Madrigals for 4, 5, 6 and 8 Voices, Lond. [1840]. Eight Glees and Madrigals, Lond. [1863]. Twenty-four Choral Songs, etc., ed. by J. Hullah [1863]. Ballet Opera Choruses [1878]. Sacred Compositions, ed. by Trimnel, n. d. Edited a Catholic Hymn Book, 1863, and comp. Psalms and Anthems. Part-Songs: A king there was in Thule; Let us all a-Maying go; O who will o'er the downs so free; Purple glow the forest mountains; Sing we and chaunt it; Sir Patrick Spens (10 parts); Bishop of Mentz; Hardy Norseman's house of yore; Red wine flows; Watchman's song; Winter song; Who shall win my lady fair, etc. Essay on Consecutive Fifths and Octaves in Counterpoint, Lond., n. d., 4to.
17Pearsall's concerted vocal music is probably the most popular of any in use at the present time. At least this can be easily affirmed of "O who will o'er the downs so free," and "The Hardy Norseman's House of Yore," both of which are familiar to everyone. He was an artist too many-sided to attain great distinction in any one of the numerous walks he attempted, but his achievements in music will certainly keep his name in constant remembrance.
19PEARSON (Martin). English comp., B. in latter half of 16th century. Master of the children, S. Paul's Cath., 1604. Mus. Bac., Oxon., 1613. D. 1650.
21WORKS.—Private Musicke, or the First Booke of Ayres and Dialogues, containing Songs of 4, 5, and 6 Parts of severall sorts, etc., 1604. Mottects, or Grave Church Musique, 1630.
23PEARSON (William Webster). English comp. and org., B. Bishop-Auckland, Sept. 27, 1839. Org. Parish Ch., Elmham. Teacher of the violin in Norfolk County School, Dereham.
25WORKS.—Part-Songs: Departed joys; Jäger chorus; Over the mountain side; Soul of living music; Sweet spring (madrigal); The anglers; The coral grove; The dream of home; The Ironfounders; The ocean; The river; The stormy petrel; The iron horse; Three doughtie men; Autumn; Soldier, rest! Sweet to live amid
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