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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1ADCOCK.
3Works—Evening service in B flat Anthems. Three glees for three and four voices, dedicated to Sir Patrick Blake (1815). Hark how the bees, glee for four voices. Welcome mirth and festive song, glee for three voices Songs—Lucy, Queen of pleasure's languid smile, etc. Rudiments of music, N.D.
5Adcock, John, author of "The singers' guide to pronunciation, with an appendix consisting of a pronouncing dictionary of musical terms, etc.," Nottingham, [1873]. Mr Adcock is choirmaster of Castle Gate Chapel, and conductor of the Sacred Harmonic Society, Nottingham.
7Addington, Rev. Stephen, Independent clergyman and musician, born at Northampton June 9th, 1729. He was successively minister at Spalding, Market Harborough, and Miles' Lane Meeting House, Cannon Street, London, 1781. He died at London, February 6th, 1796. Compiler of "A collection of Psalm-tunes for publick worship," 1780; 6th ed., 1786; supplement, 1800. "A collection of approved anthems selected from the most eminent masters" [1795].
9Addison, John, composer and double-bass player, was born at London in 1765. He played the 'cello at Vauxhall Gardens, and was double-bass player at the Italian Opera, the Concerts of Ancient Music, and the Vocal Concerts. He married Miss Willems, the vocalist, in 1793. In the latter part of his career he embarked in commercial speculations and was greatly reduced in circumstances. He died at London, January 30, 1841.
11Works. The sleeping beauty, 1805. The Russian impostor, 1809. My aunt, 1813. Two words, 1816. Free and easy, 1816. My uncle, 1817. Bobinet, the bandit, 1818. Musical Dramas. Elijah, a sacred drama. Songs Songs of Almacks (with Bishop and Bayley), 1831; Allen-a-dale; Clay cold dwelling; Cupid's frolic; Zephyr's reply; and many others. Singing practically treated in a series of instructions, London [1836].
13Addison was a successful teacher of singing and numbered Alex. Lee and Pearman among his pupils. His wife, Miss Williams, who was a niece of Heinhold the vocalist, was a singer, and made her first appearance in 1796, in "Love in a village." She sang at Vauxhall, Covent Garden, and other concerts in London, and appeared also at Liverpool, Dublin, etc.
15Addison, Robert Brydges, composer, born at Dorchester, Oxford. Studied at R.A.M. under G. A. Macfarren, to whom he was sub-professor for four years. A.R.A.M., 1882, and professor of harmony and composition. Professor, Trinity College, London, 1892. While at the R.A.M. he composed some works noticeable for high aim and finish, the chief being a symphony in G minor (two movements from which were performed at R.A.M. concert, December 15, 1881); concert allegro in G, orchestra. Sonata in A minor, pf; andante and variations, pf.; cantata, "A vision," for contralto solo, chorus, orchestra, and organ (R.A.M., June 1880), Ps 126, four voices; Motet, Save me, O God, two albums for children—"Please sing me a song," and "Children's voices." But he is more widely known by his songs, tasteful and fresh in feeling, Wandering wishes; Two doves, Do I love thee? O rushing wind; and others, also a trio for female voices, "Quiet hours."
17Adlington, William, pianist, teacher, and publisher, born at Southwell, Notts, in 1838. He was educated at the R.A.M., of which he became an Associate in 1865, and a Fellow in 1882. In 1864 he settled in Edinburgh, and held various important teaching appointments. Afterwards he resided at Aberdeen, where he was conductor of the University Orchestral Society. He is now engaged in music-selling and publishing. Author of "Elementary principles of music and elements of harmony adapted for those studying the pianoforte." Edinburgh, 1881. one of two readings
18Adlington, William, pianist, teacher, and publisher, born at Southwell, Notts, in 1838. He was educated at the R.A.M., of which he became an Associate in 1865, and a Fellow in 1882. In 1864 he settled in Edinburgh, and held various important teaching appointments. Afterwards he resided at Aberdeen, where he was conductor of the University Orchestral Society. He is now engaged in musicselling and publishing. Author of "Elementary principles of music and elements of harmony adapted for those studying the pianoforte." Edinburgh, 1881. one of two readings
20Adye, Willett, amateur musician, author of "Musical notes," London, 1869, a work on violinists.
22Agabeg, Mrs., see WYNNE, Sarah Edith.
24Aguilar, Emanuel A., composer and pianist, born in Clapham, London, August 23, 1824. Son of E. Aguilar, a West Indian of Spanish extraction, and brother of Miss Grace Aguilar, the novelist. Resident in London as teacher and concert-giver. Has also given concerts in Germany, where some of his most important works have been produced. His pianoforte recitals have been, for many years, a regular feature of the London musical season. Played at the Gewandhaus concerts, Leipzig, March 30th, 1848.
26Works.—Psalm I, voices and orchestra, 1861 (MS). Operas—Wave king, 1855 (MS); The bridal wreath, 1863. Cantatas, The bridal of Triermain, Bedford, 1880; Summer night, 1875, Goblin market, 1880, both for treble voices. Songs—The stars are brightly beaming, The appeal, etc. Symphonics—No. 1, in C, 1844 (MS.), Frankfort on Main; No. 2, in E minor, 1844, Frankfort, 1851, London; No. 3, in D minor, 1854, London. Overtures—Alpheus, 1858, London; St. George, 1875, London; also at Kissingen and elsewhere on the continent. Pianoforte works—Allegro maestoso, pf. and orchestra, 1852, London; Septet, pf, wind, and strings, 1888; Sextet, pf. and wind, 1860; Quartet, pf. and strings, 1888; Quartets in A and D minor, strings, 1884-5. These have been performed at concerts of the Musical Artists' Society, the septet excepted. Trios, pf. and strings, in G minor, 1853; E major, 1856; A minor, 1889, performed at various concerts. Fantasia for
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