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1BACHE.
3were addressed, and have only recently been published, and that in connection with the formation of the Scottish Orchestra at Glasgow, in 1893. His compositions must be looked upon as the promise of what might have been had he lived longer, they prove, however, that in Francis Edward Bache's death robbed England of a highly gifted artist.
5Works—Operas Which is which (1851); Rubczahl (1853). Orchestral. Overture (performed, Adelphi Theatre, November, 1850), Concerto for pianoforte and orchestra in E, Andante, Rondo, and Polonaise, Morceau de concert in F, for pf and orchestra Trio in D, pf and strings, Op 28, Two Romances, violin and pf; Romance in G, flute and pf, Romance for pf and 'cello, Op 21. Pianoforte Three Impromptus, Op 1, Two Romances, Op 12, Four Mazurkas, Op 13, Five characteristic pieces, Op 15, Deux Polkas, Op 17, Souvenirs d'Italie, eight pieces, Op 19, Les Clochettas des traincau, Op 20; La Penseroso e l'Allegria, Op 24, Souvenirs de Torquay, five pieces, Op 26, other pieces and transcriptions, more than fifty in all Introduction and Allegro, organ. Six songs for voice and pf, Op 16, Litany, words and music [1862] Four songs [1859], and single songs—the "Farewell" being worthy to stand side by side with the lieder of Schubert and Schumann.
7Bache, Walter, pianist, born at Edgbaston, Birmingham, June 19, 1842 Fourth son of the Rev Samuel Bache. Educated at the Proprietary School, Edgbaston. Began the study of music under James Stimpson, and at the age of 16 (August 1858) proceeded to Leipzig, studying at the Conservatorium, under Plaidy, Moscheles, Hauptmann, and Richter. At the end of three years, he left Leipzig, and visited Milan and Florence, where he began to give lessons. In 1862, he went to Rome and studying for three years with Liszt, formed a life-long friendship with the illustrious artist. In May, 1865, he settled in London as a teacher and performer. He gave his first concert, in conjunction with Mr Gustave Garcia, in Collard's Rooms, July 4, 1865, and then began that ardent championship of the claims of Liszt as a composer that lasted to the end of his life. The concerts were gradually extended, and the services of an orchestra requisitioned in 1871, when Bache played the Concerto in E flat, and gave the symphonic poem, "Les Proludes"—introduced in 1865 for two pianos—with full orchestra. Other modern composers were not overlooked, for works by Wagner, Berlioz, and Schumann, were introduced from time to time. But his affection for Liszt was strongest and his last recital, October 22, 1887, was exclusively devoted to that master. Undaunted by hostile criticism, or financial loss, Bache went on with his propagandism, and if he did not succeed in what he felt to be his mission, he did more than any one to break down that conservatism in music that was a positive hindrance to the art in this country. Bache's reception to Liszt at the Grosvenor Gallery, April 8, 1886, was a memorable incident of the great pianist's last visit to this country. He was an active promoter of the Liszt Scholarship at the Royal Academy of Music, the Scholarship to his own memory was incorporated in that of the man he so revered. Bache died, after a few days' illness, March 26, 1888, and was interred in the cemetery at West Hampstead. He had, for some years, been a professor of the pianoforte at the R A M.
9Among the works of Liszt brought forward at Bache's concerts, the following were performed in England for the first time.—The "Faust" Symphony, March 11, 1880, Symphonic poem, "Les Pieludes," May 26, 1871; Scena, "Jeanne d'Arc au bûcher," for soprano solo and orchestra; Angelus, strings, February 5, 1885, Fantasia quasi Sonata, "Apris une Lecture du Dante," February 21, 1887. The Legend of Saint Elizabeth was first performed in England, by the New Philharmonic Society, June 15, 1870, anticipating Bache, who brought out the work, February 24, 1876.
11Baildon, Joseph, composer and vocalist, born 1727. He was a Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, and Lay-Vicar of Westminster
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