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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1ASHTON
3Ashton, Gertrude Cave-, born Holman Andrews, soprano vocalist, born in London, April 17, 1855 Studied under her mother (Mrs J Holman Andrews), and Thorpe Pede Début at Alexandra Palace Theatre, 1873, the Popular Concerts, 1876 Sang in the provinces with Mr Sims Reeves, and in opera with the Hersee Opera Company, 1877, and the Blanche Cole Company, 1879- Has also appeared at the principal concerts in many provincial towns, and in London In 1875 she was married to Mr Frank H Cave
5Ashton, or Aston, Hugh, composer who flourished during the 16th century and held the appointment of organist to Henry VIII He composed several masses and anthems which are preserved in the Music School at Oxford.
7Ashwell, Thomas, composer who flourished during the first half of the 16th century He composed "Twenty Songs," 1530, and various motets, etc, preserved in MS in the Music School at Oxford
9Ashworth, Caleb, musician born at Clough-Fold, Rossendale, Lancashire, in 1722 He was educated under Doddridge, at Northampton, and was Baptist minister and tutor at Daventry He died at Daventry July 18, 1775 He compiled "A Collection of Tunes, suited to the several metres commonly used in public worship, set in four parts [1760], 3rd edition, 1766, and wrote an "Introduction to the Art of Singing," London, 1770, prefixed to the later editions of the Collection of Tunes He also published a Hebrew Grammar, Sermons, etc
11Aspa, Edwin, composer and teacher, was born in London in May, 1885, of Italian parents. He died at Lincoln, August 17, 1883 Composer of "The Gipsies" and "Endymion," cantatas, songs, pf music, etc
13Aspull, George, pianist and composer, born, Manchester, June, 1813 He first appeared at a concert in 1822, and in 1823 appeared at London Afterwards he gave concerts in England and Ireland, and in 1825 played at Paris, being everywhere hailed as a precocious genius of exceptional brilliancy He died at Leamington, August 19, 1832 His works were published as "Posthumous Works of George Aspull," edited by his father (Thomas Aspull), Book I. London [1837]
15Aspull, William, composer, born Nottingham, 1798 Teacher and singer in London. Died in London, January 16, 1875
17WORKS —Songs for the drawing room [1840] Songs Bird of the forest, Bright eyes, Come, let us sing, Eastern love-letter, Good-night, I think of thee, Lonely heart, We have met, The wreckers, etc Various transcriptions and other works for pf Translations of Lemoine's harmony, Nauenburg's vocal exercises, Rink's Organ school, etc,
19ATTEY
21Asquith, John, organist and composer of the present time Graduated Mus Bac, Cambridge, 1878 Organist of Parish Church, Barnsley. Has published church services, anthems, pieces for pf, organ, songs, etc Is author of a pamphlet "On Ecclesiastical Music"
23Aston, Hugh, see Ashton, Hugh
25Atkins, Robert Augustus, organist and composer, was born in 1812 He became organist of St Asaph's Cathedral, and held the post for over 50 years He died at St Asaph, August 3, 1889 His compositions consist of anthems and other church music
27Atkinson, Frederick Cook, organist and composer, born at Norwich, August 21, 1841. Studied under Dr Buck, and was assistant organist at the Cathedral until appointed to Manningham Church, Bradford He graduated Mus Bac, Cambridge, 1867, and in 1881 was appointed organist of Norwich Cathedral, a post he resigned in 1885 From 1886, he has been organist of St Mary's Parish Church, Lewisham He has composed some services and anthems, a volume of Masonic music, songs and part-songs, and pianoforte pieces.
29Atkinson, G. G., musician Published "The Abbey Bell, a collection of original Psalm and hymn tunes . ." London[1861]
31Atkyns, B. K., author Issued "A Choirmaster's Manual containing full instructions for training a choir" n d
33Atter, William, musician Compiled "Collection of Sacred music, adapted to the hymns of Burder and Dr Watts, with accompaniment for organ or pianoforte" London [1845]
35Atterbury, Luffman, composer, born London, in first half of 18th century [c 1735-40] After being trained in music he became musician in ordinary to George III, and a teacher in London He sang in the Handel Commemoration, 1784, and gained several prizes from the Catch Club He died at Westminster, London, June 11, 1796, while giving a concert
37WORKS —Mago and Dago (play with music) 1794 Goliath, oratorio, 1773 Collection of 12 glees, rounds, etc, Op 2 [1788]. Collection of glees, canzonets, and rounds for 2, 3, and 4 voices, Op. 3. London [1790] Collection of catches and glees London, n d. Single Glees, &c —Come let us all a Maying go, Come mount your fleet coursers, Come ye rural nymphs, Cottagers, Happy we, Lads and lasses hither come, Lay that sullen garland by thee, Let's banish strife and sorrow, Will you go to the fair, With horns and hounds, etc Songs—Mark the sweet rosebud, Say why & blush, Undaunted Britons, etc
39Attey, John, composer, born about 1590, died at Ross, Hereford, about 1640 He composed "First booke of ayres of foure parts,
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