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Biographical dictionary of musicians : with a bibliography of English writings on music, 1886
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1BERGONZI (Carlo). Italian violin-maker, flourished between the years 1716-1755. Learned under Antonio Stradivarius. His violins are beautifully modelled, and have a sweet and powerful tone. Other members of this family are Nicolo and Michele (1720-60), both makers of medium ability.
3BERGSON (Michel). Polish comp., B. Warsaw, May, 1820. Writer of Pf. music, lieder, etc. A brilliant pianist, and comp. of much taste.
5BERGT (Christian Gottlob August). German org. and comp., B. Freiberg, June 17, 1771. Org. of Ch. of St. Peter, Bautzen. D. Bautzen, Feb. 10, 1837.
7Works.—La Passion, oratorio, op. 10. Operas: Laura et Fernando; Die Wunderkur; List gegen List; Erwin und Elmira; Das Ständchen. Symphony for orch., op. 12. Collections of Songs for voice and Pf.; Cantatas; Pianoforte and Organ music, church music, etc.
9BERINGER (Oscar). German pianist and comp., B. Baden, 1844. First appeared as pianist at the Saturday Concerts of the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, 1861; S. at Leipzig Cons. under Moscheles, Reinecke, and Richter, 1864; S. at Berlin under Carl Tausig and F. Weitzmann. Resided in London since 1871. Established the "Academy for the Higher Development of Pianoforte Playing," 1873. Has given concerts in London and played at provincial festivals.
11Works.—Pianoforte: Three series of six pieces for small hands; From blush to bloom; Gavotte; Allegretto; Transcription from Serenade by G. Weber; Three fairy Tales; Queen Mab; Gnome's wedding; Undine; Two Sonatinas, in F and, B flat; Andante and Presto Agitato, Pf. and orch., produced at Crystal Palace Concerts, and F. H. Cowen's Orchestral Concerts, 1880. Songs, etc.
13BERINGER (Robert), brother of the above. German pianist and comp., B. Furtwangen, in the Black Forest, June 14, 1841. Pianist at the Crystal Palace, Sydenham, from 1861. Has played at numerous London and Provincial concerts, and is cond. of several Choral Societies. Lectured on the History of Pianoforte music and literature.
15Works.—Songs; Choruses; Two orchestral pieces, both performed; Works for the Pianoforte, etc.
17BERIOT (Charles Auguste de). Belgian violinist and comp., B. Louvain, Feb. 20, 1802. S. under Baillot and Viotti at Paris, 1821. Début in Paris. Appeared in London, at Philharmonic Soc. Concert, May, 1826. Solo violinist to King of the Netherlands, 1826-30. Travelled on Concert-tour with Mdlle. Malibran in England, France, Belgium, and Italy, 1830-1835. Married to Mdlle. Malibran, 1835. Prof. of violin in Brussels Cons., 1843-52. Retired, 1852. D. Brussels, April 8, 1870.
19Works.—op. 1-3. Airs with variations, for violin and orch., in D minor, D, and E; opp. 7, 12, 15. Airs varied for vn. and orch.; op. 9. Ten studies for violin solo; op. 14. Variations for vn. and Pf., in A; op. 19. Duet for 2 vns., in E flat; op. 25. Duet on an original theme, in B flat; op. 26. First concerto for vn. and orch., in D; op. 27. Six Studies for vn. and Pf.; op. 32. Second concerto for vn. and orch., in B minor; op. 33. Nocturne (Rossini), vn. and Pf.; op. 35. Le Fruit de l'étude—six easy duets for 2 vns; op. 37. Three characteristic studies for vn. and Pf.; op. 39. Souvenirs d'Auber, violin duet; op. 41. Le Progrès, duets for 2 vns.; op. 42. Air with variations for vn. and orch., in D; op. 43. Three grand studies for 2 vns.; op. 44. Third concerto for violin and orch., in E; op. 45. Six Morceaux de Salon on original themes for vn, and Pf.; op. 46. Fourth concerto for violin and orch., in D min.; op. 48. Souvenir de Boulogne, duets for 2 vns.; op. 50. La Soirée de Boulogne, do.; op. 52. Air with variations for vn. and Pf.; op. 54. Duet for 2 vns.; op. 55. Fifth concerto for vn. and orch, in D; op. 58. First trio for Pf., violin, and 'cello; op. 59. Valses, vn., and Pf.; op. 67. Three duets, concertante, for 2 vns.; op. 68. First sonata concertante for vn. and Pf.; op. 69. Air with variations, vn. and Pf., in D; op. 70. Sixth concerto for violin and orch., in A; op. 71. Second trio for Pf., vn., and 'cello; op. 72. Duet, Pf. and vn.; opp. 73, 74. Duets, vn. and Pf.; op. 75. Guide des Violonistes, studies in 2 parts; op. 76. Seventh concerto for violin and orch., in G; op. 77-98. Minor works for violin and other instruments; op. 99. Eighth concerto for violin and orch., in G; op. 100.
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