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1BURGHERSH.
3M.A. at one of the Universities He compiled "Anecdotes of Music, historical and biographical, in a series of letters from a gentleman to his daughter," London, 1814, 3 vols.
5Burghersh, Lord, see WESTMORELAND, Earl of
7Burgon, William Henry, bass vocalist, born at Croydon, in 1858. Studied under Manuel Garcia, at the London Academy of Music. Made his début in oratorio, 1881, singing in Bach's Mass in B minor (Bach Choir), June 1st, and in Judas Maccabaeus (Sacred Harmonic Society), in November Has since sung for the principal choral societies in London, Liverpool, Glasgow, and elsewhere. Sang in opera at Covent Garden, 1884, and afterwards joined the Carl Rosa company. He was the original Ostap in Thomas's "Nadeshda" (produced at Drury Lane, April 16th, 1885), and Count des Grieux, in Massenet's "Manon," at its first performance at Drury Lane, May 7th, 1885. Of his later assumptions are Cedric, in "Ivanhoe," 1891, and Louis XII in Messager's "La Basoche"
9Burgoyne, Montagu, see HARRIS (J. Macdonald)
11Burnet, Alfred, musician Published "Instructions for the Spanish guitar, founded on the systems of Carulli, Giuliani, etc" London, 1829
13Burnet, George, amateur musician and herald, who held the office of Lyon king of arms in Edinburgh He died at Edinburgh, January 24th, 1890. He was an authority on Scottish heraldry, and edited several antiquarian works. For many years he acted as musical critic to the Edinburgh newspapers, and was a very enthusiastic amateur musician.
15Burnett, Alfred, violinist. Educated at R A M, where he is now professor of the violin, and viola, also hon. R.A.M. Has appeared in chamber concerts, London, was principal violin of the Reading Philharmonic Society; and, since 1885, has been principal violin in the Birmingham Festival orchestra. Was ad interim conductor of R A M. concerts, 1888. In 1893, succeeded Mr. J T. Carrodus as principal violin at the Worcester Festival; and since the death of that artist, has filled the same post at the other meetings of the Three Choirs. He has written some pieces for four violins, for the use of learners.
17Burnett, Henry, tenor vocalist. Studied under Sir George Smart, upon whose recommendation he was elected a pupil of the R.A.M. There he met Fanny Dickens (eldest sister of the great novelist), whom he married. He appeared on the stage with success, and settled for some years in Manchester, singing at the Gentlemen's Concerts in 1842, at the Liverpool Philharmonic Concerts, 1844, and in many provincial towns. His wife died in 1848, and soon afterwards a delicate little boy, who was the original of Paul Dombey Burnett appears to have retired soon afterwards. He died at his residence, Titchfield, Hampshire, in February, 1893, in his 82nd year. He composed a number of songs, published for the most part under an assumed name. His son, WALTER BURNETT, a professor of music, died at Hatcham, London, July 27th, 1887, aged 37.
19Burnett, Nathan J., see SPORLE (Nathan J.)
21BURNLEY.
23Burney, Charles, author, organist, and composer, was born at Shrewsbury, April 7th, 1726. He was the son of James and Anne Macburney, and was baptized as such on May 5th, 1726. He never used the prefix Mac. Educated at the Free School, Shrewsbury, and at Chester Public School. He studied music under Baker, organist of Chester Cathedral, and in London under Dr. Arne, 1744-47. Organist of St Dionis Back-Church, Fenchurch Street, London, 1749 Harpsichord player at the subscription concerts, King's Arms, Cornhill Organist at Lynn-Regis, Norfolk, 1751-60. Bac. and Doc. of Music, Oxford, 1769. He travelled in Italy, 1770, and returned to London, 1771. He also travelled in Germany, the Netherlands, etc, during 1772. Elected Fellow of Royal Society, 1773. Organist of Chelsea College, 1783. In 1806 he received a pension of £300 from Fox, and in 1810 he was made member of the Institute of France. He died at Chelsea, April 12th, 1814. one of two readings
24Burney, Charles, author, organist, and composer, was born at Shrewsbury, April 7th, 1726. He was the son of James and Anne Macburney, and was baptized as such on May 5th, 1726. He never used the prefix Mac. Educated at the Free School, Shrewsbury, and at Chester Public School. He studied music under Baker, organist of Chester Cathedral, and in London under Dr. Arne, 1744-47. Organist of St Dionis Back-Church, Fenchurch Street, London, 1749. Harpsichord player at the subscription concerts, King's Arms, Cornhill Organist at Lynn-Regis, Norfolk, 1751-60. Bac. and Doc. of Music, Oxford, 1769. He travelled in Italy, 1770, and returned to London, 1771. He also travelled in Germany, the Netherlands, etc, during 1772. Elected Fellow of Royal Society, 1773. Organist of Chelsea College, 1783. In 1806 he received a pension of £300 from Fox, and in 1810 he was made member of the Institute of France. He died at Chelsea, April 12th, 1814. one of two readings
26Works—Translation of Signor Tartini's Letter to Signor Lombardini, published as an important lesson to performers on the violin, London, 1771. The Present state of music in France and Italy, or the journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music, London, 1771. The Present state of music in Germany, the Netherlands, and United Provinces, or the journal of a tour through those countries, undertaken to collect materials for a general history of music, London, 1778. 2 vols. A General History of music, from the earliest ages to the present period, to which is prefixed a dissertation on the music of the ancients, London, four vols., 1776-1789. An account of the musical performances in Westminster Abbey and the Pantheon, May 26th, 27th, 29th, and June the 3rd and 5th, 1784, in commemoration of Handel, London, 1785; Dublin edition, 1785. A paper on Crotch, the infant musician, presented to the Royal Society, Transactions, 1779. Striking views of Lamia, the celebrated flute-player, Massachusset's Magazine, 1786. Memoirs of the life and writings of the Alibate Metastasio, in which are incorporated trans-
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