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1BUNCH
3F.S.S He claims notice here as author of "A History of the Birmingham General Hospital and the Musical Festivals, 1768-1873, Birmingham, Cornish, 1873.
5Bunch, James, musician, editor of "Ceciliana a collection of favourite catches, canons, rondos, and rounds, by eminent authors, ancient and modern, in score, with biographical notes" London, 1825.
7Bunn, Alfred, operatic manager and librettist, was born at London, 1798 Stage manager at Drury Lane Theatre under Elliston, 1823; Manager and Lossee of Drury Lane Theatre from 1834 He died at Boulogne Dec 20, 1860 Bunn adapted a great number of pieces for the English stage, and produced the following among other operas,—Maid of Artois; Bohemian Girl, and Daughter of St Mark (Balfe). Brides of Venice (Benedict), Maritana (Wallace), etc He also wrote a work entitled "The Stage, both before and behind the curtain, from observations taken on the spot" 3 vols, London, 1840 Poems, London, 1816 For a severe skit on Bunn, see "A word with Bunn, after Burns's Address to the Dail" By J. R Adam, the Cremorne Poet, London [1847]
9Bunnett, Edward, organist and composer, born at Shipdham, Norfolk, June 26, 1834 Entered as a chorister at Norwich Cathedral, 1842, articled to Dr Buck, 1849, and from 1855 to 1877 was his assistant organist and partner. Graduated Mus Bac., 1857, Mus. Doc, 1869, Cambridge, FCO, 1870. In January, 1849, sang in the trio "Lift thine eyes," with Jenny Lind and Miss Dolby, at a concert given in Norwich From 1871 to 1892 he was conductor of the Norwich Musical Union, has been organist of the Norwich Musical Festivals since 1872, of St. Peter's, Mancroft, from 1877, and Borough Organist since 1880, his recitals always attracting large audiences From 1890 he has had charge of the pier concerts at Lowestoft. He celebrated his musical jubilee, April 18, 1896, when he was presented by the Mayor (John Moore, Esq.) with an address and handsome testimonial from his fellow citizens He has occasionally lectured on Oratorio and other subjects
11Works.—Song of Praise (Degree Exercise, 1869); Ps 130, De Profundis (Norwich, 1880); Unison Service in F; Office for the Holy Communion, in E; Services, &c Anthems—Blessed be Thou, If we believe that Jesus died, If ye love me; and others Twenty four original tunes to favourite Hymns; Ten Christmas Carols. Cantatas—Rhinelander, for soprano solo, chorus, and orchestra (composed for Mlle Tietjens, but sung by Florence Lancla, and produced, Norwich Festival, 1872, Lora (W. W. Turnbull. Produced by Norwich Musical Union, June 1, 1876) Comedietta, Incognita (Mrs Edward Adams, Lowestoft, August, 1892). Part-songs—The Rhine Maiden (Norwich Festival, 1884); Victoria, soprano solo and chorus (1887), and others. Various Songs Andante and rondo, pf. and orchestra, Trio, pf. and strings; Sonata, pf. and violin (MIS 1873); Duet, pf and clarinet; Pieces for pf., etc Eight organ pieces, Six original compositions for organ (1884); Twelve short and easy pieces for organ; Largo in E flat, for organ, Ave Maria, etc.
13Bunning, Herbert, composer of the present time. Studied in France and Italy, chiefly in Milan, under Vincenzo Ferroni. Settled in London about the close of 1891. Of his compositions, a Scena, for baritone, "Ludovico il Moro," was given at the Crystal Palace Concerts, February 27, 1892, the late Eugène Oudin being the singer, and a "Village Suite," in four movements, for orchestra, was produced at the same, April 4, 1896. He has composed an opera, "The Last days of Pompeii;" Two symphonic poems, and a Rhapsody, for orchestra, a string quartet, and some songs.
15Bunting, Edward, musician and editor, was born at Armagh, in February, 1778. He was articled assistant to Weir, at a church in Belfast, in 1784. Organist of St. Stephen's chapel, Belfast Married to Miss Chapman, 1819. He died at Dublin, December 21, 1843.
17Works—A General Collection of the Ancient Irish Music; containing a variety of admired airs never before published, and also the compositions of Conolan and Carolan, Lond., 1796 A General Collection of the Ancient Music of Ireland, arranged for the Pianoforte, some of the most admired Melodies are adapted for the Voice, to poetry chiefly translated from the original Irish songs by Thomas Campbell, Esq, and other eminent poets; to which is prefixed an Historical and Critical Dissertation on the Egyptian, British, and Irish Harp, London, 1809. The Ancient Music of Ireland, arranged for the Pianoforte; to which is prefixed a Dissertation on the Irish Harps and Harpers, including an account of the Old Melodies of Ireland Dublin, 1840 These collections of Irish music are among the best which have been made, and Bunting is regarded as a fairly accurate compiler
19Burgess, Alexander, the "Fife Paganini," violinist, and poet, born in Fife, in 1807, drowned at Whin Quarry, Starr, Fife, August 2, 1886. He will be best remembered in Scotland, as a contributor of humorous phonetically spelt verses to the People's Journal, under the signature of "Poute." Some of these poems were collected as "Nettercaps, being poutery, prose, and verse," 1875. His fame as a violinist was only local.
21Burgh, A . . , writer, who graduated
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