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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1ATTWATER.
3with tableture for the lute, so made that all the parts may be plaid together with the lute, or one voyce with the lute and bass viol" London, 1622
5Attwater, John Post, pianist, organist, and composer, born at Faversham, Kent, June 26, 1862. In 1884 he went to London, and is now organist of Clapham Congregational Church. Studied under Dr. C J. Frost, Dr C W Pearce, and others; is a violinist and vocalist, and F R C O. His compositions include a setting of Psalm 34, for soli, chorus, and organ, and many songs and pieces for pf., reaching to Op 79. one of two readings
6Attwater, John Post, pianist, organist, and composer, born at Faversham, Kent, June 26, 1862. In 1884 he went to London, and is now organist of Clapham Congregational Church. Studied under Dr. C. J. Frost, Dr. C. W. Pearce, and others; is a violinist and vocalist, and F. R. C. O. His compositions include a setting of Psalm 34, for soli, chorus, and organ, and many songs and pieces for pf., reaching to Op 79. one of two readings
8Attwood, Thomas, composer and organist, born London, November 23, 1765. Entered Chapel Royal as chorister 1774. He studied under Nares and Ayrton 1774-1781. In 1783 he was sent to Italy by George IV, then Prince of Wales, to continue his musical studies, and he received instruction from Latilla at Naples, Mozart at Vienna, etc., from 1783 to 1787. On his return to England he became organist of St. George the Martyr, Holborn, 1787, and a member of the Prince of Wales' private band. From 1792 to 1795 he acted as music master to several members of the royal family. In June, 1796, he became organist of St Paul's Cathedral, London, and, in the same year, composer to the Chapel Royal. He was a member of the Philharmonic Society, 1813, and held the appointments of organist to George IV at his private chapel at Brighton, 1821, and organist of the Chapel Royal, 1836. He died at Chelsea, London, March 24, 1838, and is buried in St Paul's Cathedral, under the organ. one of two readings
9Attwood, Thomas, composer and organist, born London, November 23, 1765. Entered Chapel Royal as chorister 1774. He studied under Nares and Ayrton 1774-1781. In 1783 he was sent to Italy by George IV, then Prince of Wales, to continue his musical studies, and he received instruction from Latilla at Naples, Mozart at Vienna, etc., from 1783 to 1787. On his return to England he became organist of St. George the Martyr, Holborn, 1787, and a member of the Prince of Wales' private band. From 1792 to 1795 he acted as music master to several members of the royal family. In June, 1796, he became organist of St. Paul's Cathedral, London, and, in the same year, composer to the Chapel Royal. He was a member of the Philharmonic Society, 1813, and held the appointments of organist to George IV at his private chapel at Brighton, 1821, and organist of the Chapel Royal, 1836. He died at Chelsea, London, March 24, 1838, and is buried in St. Paul's Cathedral, under the organ. one of two readings
11Works—Musical Dramas, &c.—The Prisoner, 1792; Mariners, 1793; Caernarvon Castle, 1793; Adopted child, 1795; Poor sailor, 1795; Smugglers, 1796; Devil of a lover, 1798; Mouth of the Nile, 1798; Day at Rome, 1799; Red Cross Knight, 1799; Castle of Sorrento, 1799; Magic oak, 1799; Old clothesman, 1799; Dominion of fancy, 1800; True friends, 1800, The Escapes, or the water carrier (from Cherubini), 1801; Il Bondocani, 1801, St. David's Day, 1804, Adrian and Orilla (with M. Kelly), 1806; Curfew, 1807 Church services in F, A, D, and C Anthems—Come Holy Ghost; Enter not into judgment; Grant, we beseech Thee; I was glad; Let the words of my mouth; O God, who by the leading of a star; They that go down to the sea; Turn Thee again O Lord; Turn Thy face from my sins, Withdraw not Thou Thy mercy. Nine glees for three, four, five, and six voices. London [1828]. Songs—Dear vale, whose green retreats; The sigh; Soldier's dream; Spacious firmament; Young Lochinvar, etc.
13Audsley, George Ashdown, architect and musician, was born at Elgin September 6, 1838. Has lectured on Bach and other musical subjects, and is author of a work on the organ. He has also produced a number of finely illustrated books on architecture and decoration.
15Austen, Augusta Amherst (Mrs T. Anstey Guthrie), composer and organist, born London, August 2, 1827. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music, and was appointed organist of Ealing Church in 1844. This post she held till 1848, when she received a similar appointment at Paddington Chapel. This she resigned in 1857, and soon after she married Mr T A. Guthrie. She died at Glasgow August 5, 1877. She composed various hymn-tunes, etc. Her son, F. Anstey, is the popular novelist, author of "Vice Versa" and other works. one of two readings
16Austen, Augusta Amherst (Mrs. T. Anstey Guthrie), composer and organist, born London, August 2, 1827. She studied at the Royal Academy of Music, and was appointed organist of Ealing Church in 1844. This post she held till 1848, when she received a similar appointment at Paddington Chapel. This she resigned in 1857, and soon after she married Mr. T. A. Guthrie. She died at Glasgow August 5, 1877. She composed various hymn-tunes, etc. Her son, F. Anstey, is the popular novelist, author of "Vice Versa" and other works. one of two readings
18Austin, John, author, born at Craigton, near Glasgow, April 17, 1752. He was a manufacturer in Glasgow, where he died about 1830. He published "A System of Stenographic Music" London, N.D. [1820], in which the proposal is made to substitute one line and six characters for the ordinary five lines and symbols of the existing musical notation. There is a short notice of Austin, with portrait, in Kay's "Original Portraits," vol. 2. p. 376 Edinburgh, 1838.
20Austin, Walter, Amateur composer, born at Leeds. Engaged in the Civil Service. First came into notice by his Cantata, "The Fire King," accepted for the Leeds Festival of 1877. He is also the composer of an Operetta, "The Stepmother" (Arthur Skotchley), produced at St. George's Hall, London, 1880; an overture, "The Camp," performed at the Covent Garden Promenade Concerts, August, 1880; and some songs and pf. pieces.
22Austin, William Frank, organist and composer, born at Lichfield, December 23, 1846. Began his career as a chorister, in Lichfield Cathedral, and was afterwards associated with the musical work of Rugby School, and Trinity College, London. He took up warmly the subject of "English Opera," upon which he lectured and wrote. His last organ appointment was at St. Andrew's, Fulham. He died in London, February 16, 1891. His compositions include a chorus, The Crusaders; The Gondolier; Farewell, dear Love, and other songs; and a few pieces for pianoforte.
24Avison, Charles, composer, author, and organist, born at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1710. He is supposed to have gone to Italy to study music, and he certainly had lessons from Geminiani in London. In July, 1736, he became organist of St. John's Church, Newcastle, and in October of the same year he was appointed organist of St. Nicholas' Church, Newcastle. From 1736 he gave subscription concerts in Newcastle, and resided there as a teacher. He died Newcastle-upon-Tyne, May 9, 1770.
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