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1BYRNE.
3Byrne, Patrick, Irish harpist and composer. Was born at Farney, about the end of 18th century. He died at Dundalk, 1863
5Bywater, Thomas, tenor vocalist and composer. A native of Staffordshire. For many years he was very popular in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, and the midlands. He has sung at the Crystal Palace, and other places. He is also a clever organist, and was for some time organist of St. Mark's, Wolverhampton, but is now chiefly engaged as a concert agent. He is blind. Some songs of his have been published, and in 1876 he issued a Collection of twenty-five hymn tunes, and twelve chants (Novello).
7Caerwarden, John, composer and teacher of the violin, who flourished during the 17th century. He was a member of the private band of Charles I. Hawkins mentions him as having been a noted teacher but a harsh composer.
9Caesar, Julius, physician and composer, who lived in Rochester during part of the 17th and 18th centuries. He was an amateur composer only, but Hawkins speaks of two of his catches appearing in the "Pleasant Musical Companion," 1726, as being "inferior to none in that collection."
11Cahal, John, organist and composer, who was born in 1758. He was organist of Peterborough Cathedral at the end of the 18th century, and died on August 4, 1798. He wrote music for the Church service, hymns, ballads, and sonatas for the pf, etc.
13Caldicott, Alfred James, composer and organist, born at Worcester, November 26, 1842. Of a musical family, he, with six brothers, went through a course of training in the choir of Worcester Cathedral. At the age of fourteen he was articled to William Done, the organist, whose assistant he became. He afterwards studied at Leipzig Conservatorium, under Moscheles, Hauptmann, E. F. Richter, and others, and in 1864 settled in Worcester. Graduated Mus. Bac, Cambridge, 1878. Organist, St. Stephen's Church, and to the Corporation of Worcester; Conductor of the Musical and Instrumental Societies. In 1882 he removed to Torquay, and the following year settled in London, and was appointed Professor of harmony at the R.C.M. In 1885 he was appointed Musical Director at the Albert Palace, Battersea, composing a Dedication Ode for the opening, June 6. Toured in America as conductor of the Agnes Huntingdon Opera Company, 1890-91; was appointed Principal of the Educational Department, London College of Music, 1892; and Musical Director, Comedy Theatre, 1893.
15Works.—Sacred Cantata, The Widow of Nain (Worcester Festival, 1881); Cantatas for female voices—A Rhine Legend, Queen of May Operettas—Treasure Trove (1883); A Moss Rose Rent (1888); Old Knockles (1884), In Cupid's Court (1885), A united Pair (1886), The Bo'sun's Mate (1888), produced at the German Reed Entertainments. Operetta, John Smith (Prince of Wales' Theatre, 1889), The Girton Girl and the Milkmaid (1893), etc. Winter Davs, prize serious glee (1879, Huddersfield), Humpty Dumpty, prize humorous glee (1878, Manchester Gentleman's Glee Society), Part-Songs, various. Story of the Priest Philémon (Marie Corelli), special accompaniment for recitation, St. James's Hall, May 2, 1896. A number of songs, The Dickens' series, etc. Editor of "Morley's Part-song Journal."
17Calkin, George, violoncellist and teacher of singing, born St. Pancras, London, August 10, 1829. Youngest son of James Calkin. Organist for twenty-five years at St. Mark's, Regent's Park. As conductor of a Choral Society, gave concerts at the Hampstead Vestry Hall. Professor at the London Academy of Music. For many years a violoncellist in the orchestra of the Philharmonic Society, Royal Italian Opera, and the Provincial Festivals, including that of Birmingham in 1846, when "Elijah" was produced. Is the composer of sixteen books of Soft Voluntaries for the organ; arrangements of airs from "Elijah," two books; and organ transcriptions from Mendelssohn, in eight books (Novello), all very popular with organists.
19Calkin, James, pianist and composer, was born at London, in 1786. He studied under Thomas Lyon. Associate of the Philharmonic Society, 1823. Wrote Symphony for orchestra, pf. music, string quartets, etc. He died at London in 1862.
21Calkin, John Baptiste, composer, pianist, and organist, born in London, March 16, 1827. Studied under his father, James Calkin. Organist, precentor, and choirmaster, St. Columba's College, Ireland, 1846-53; Woburn Chapel, London, 1853-7; Camden Road Chapel, 1868-8, St. Thomas' Church, Camden Town, 1870-84. F.C.O. Member of the Philharmonic Society; Member of the Council, Trinity College, London; Professor at Guildhall School of Music.
23Works.—Morning and Evening Services in B flat, Op 48. G, Op. 96, and D; Te Deum in D; Communion Service in C, Op. 134; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in F. Anthems—Behold, now praise ye the Lord; I will always give thanks; I will magnify Thee; Thou visitest the Earth; and many others. Seven Introits. Glee and Part-songs—Breathe soft, ye winds; Come, fill my boys; My Lady is so wondrous fair; and others. Songs—Coming light; Sleep on, my heart; Oh, lovely night; and others. Quintet and Quartet,
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