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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1CAPEL.
3Capel, J. M. Composer of the music to a comedietta, "The composer," 1892, also of "Six songs," songs, various, and pieces for pf.
5Capes, Rev. John Moore, composer and writer, was born at Stroud. Was B A, Oxford, 1836; M A., 1846 Died in 1889. He composed "The Druid," a tragic opera, produced at St George's Hall, Liverpool, February 22nd, 1879 This work attained not more than local renown Capes has also written "An essay on the growth of the musical scale and of modern harmony," London, 1879
7Caradog, see Jones, Griffith Rhys.
9Card, William, flute player and composer, born at Salisbury, in 1788, died at London, October 4th, 1861 He composed a large number of pieces of music for the flute, chiefly arrangements, and published a few pf works. His son, Edward J. Card, also a flute player, was a member of Her Majesty's private band, and of the Philharmonic orchestra. He died in London, May 16th, 1877, aged 60
11Cardigan, Cora, flutist, born in London. Studied under her father, and R S Rockstro. Appeared first at the Royal Music Hall, Holborn, then at the Oxford, and the Royal Aquarium. Her reputation as an artist being now established, she appeared with success on the concert platform, and gave a concert in Prince's Hall, February 17th, 1885. She has played at St. James's Hall, at the Bow and Bromley recitals; and in the provinces. Toured for two years in America, and has fulfilled engagements in Berlin and Nice. Her playing is remarkable for brilliancy of execution, and purity of tone In 1889, she married Herr Louis Honig, a well-known pianist and composer. one of two readings
12Cardigan, Cora, flutist, born in London. Studied under her father, and R S Rockstro Appeared first at the Royal Music Hall, Holborn, then at the Oxford, and the Royal Aquarium. Her reputation as an artist being now established, she appeared with success on the concert platform, and gave a concert in Prince's Hall, February 17th, 1885. She has played at St. James's Hall, at the Bow and Bromley recitals; and in the provinces. Toured for two years in America, and has fulfilled engagements in Berlin and Nice. Her playing is remarkable for brilliancy of execution, and purity of tone In 1889, she married Herr Louis Honig, a well-known pianist and composer. one of two readings
14Carew, Miss? English soprano vocalist, who was born in London, October 16th, 1799. She studied under Welsh, and her parents, and originally played small parts in Covent Garden Theatre. She first appeared as an operatic vocalist at Covent Garden, in July, 1815. Sang at the English Opera House, 1818, etc. She was also engaged for the Philharmonic, and principal London and provincial concerts. About 1823 she retired from the stage. Died [ ?]
16Carey, Henry, composer and minor poet, reputed natural son of George Saville, Marquis of Halifax, was born in 1692 [1685]. Received some instruction in music from Roseingrave and Geminiani. otherwise self-taught. He was for a time a teacher of music, but was engaged chiefly in writing music for the theatres. He hanged himself in Great Warner Street, Clerkenwell, London, October 4, 1743.
18Works.—Musical Dramas, etc.—The Con-
20CARMICHAEL.
22trivances, 1715, Honest Yorkshireman, 1736; Amelia, 1732, Teraminta, 1732, Chrononhotonthologos, 1734, Dragon of Wantley (words only), 1737; Dragoness (otherwise known as Marjery, or a worse Plague than the Dragon), 1738. Betty, 1739, Nancy, 1739 Poems, 1720 Cantatas, 1732 The Musical Century, in 100 English Ballads on various Subjects and Occasions, etc, Lond., 2 vols, 1737-1740; Dramatic Works (Collected), 1743 Interludes—Thomas and Sally, etc Melody of "God Save the Queen."(?) Carey is now known only as the composer of the fine ballad "Sally in our Alley," and of a few hymn tunes The "Easter Hymn," usually attributed to Carey, is not his composition His ballad "Sally in our Alley" appears to have been first published about 1715 as "(Sally in our Alley) the words and Tune by Mr. Henry Carey." It is a folio broadsheet on one side of a single leaf, and has a flute part added at the end The melody differs considerably from more modern versions. In the 1729 edition of his "Poems on several occasions" it first appears in permanent form with an argument or note explaining the circumstances under which it was written, and referring to it as a juvenile effusion. This does not give the tune, nor is anything said about it.
24His son George Saville Carey, born 1748, died 1807, was a poet and dramatist, who wrote a number of farces and other dramatic pieces.
26Cargill, James, Scottish musician of present century, published "Harmonia Sacra: a collection of the most celebrated tunes and anthems, partly original and partly extracted from some of the best authors ancient and modern. . ." Aberdeen, n.d.
28Carlile James, Scottish clergyman and psalmody editor, was born about 1784. He was minister of the Scottish Church, St. Mary's Abbey, Dublin, 1814-54. He died at Dublin, March 31, 1854. Compiler of a collection of psalmody issued in 1828.
30Carlton, Hugh, author of "The Genesis of Harmony: an inquiry into the laws which govern musical composition," Lond., 1882.
32Carlton, Rev. Richard, clergyman and composer, flourished during end of 16th and beginning of 17th centuries. He wrote "Twenty-one Madrigals for five voyces," Lond., 1601; and contributed "Calm was the Air," a madrigal for 5 voices, to the "Triumphs of Oriana." His biography is unknown.
34Carmichael, Mary Grant, pianist and composer, born at Birkenhead. Pupil of the Academy for the higher development of piano-forte playing, where her teachers were Oscar Beringer, Walter Bache, and Fritz Hartvigson; pupil of E. Prout for harmony and composition. As a pianist she has appeared chiefly
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