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British Musical Biography, 1897
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3Amps, William, organist and composer of the present time. Was conductor, for some years, of the Cambridge University Musical Society, the concerts of which he distinguished by the production of choral works—Mendelssohn's "Elijah" (1853), Antigone, and others. He was organist of St. Peter's Church, Cambridge. Of his compositions, two pf. sonatas, and two sonatinas have been published, as also six vocal quartets (1850), and six part-songs (1865).
5Anchors, William, musician of early part of 18th century, published "A Choice Collection of Psalm-Tunes, Hymns, and Anthems." London [1720].
7Anderson, Andrew, compiler of "Sacred Harmony… adapted to the version of the psalms, paraphrases, and hymns used in Presbyterian churches and chapels… London [1840].
9Anderson, George Frederick, violinist, born London, 1793. He married Miss Lucy Philpot, the pianist, in July, 1820. He held the appointments of conductor of Royal Private Band, and hon. treasurer of Philharmonic Society and Royal Society of Musicians. He died at London, December 14, 1876. He published "Statement of Mr G. F. Anderson, in reply to calumniou charges against him as Director of Her Majesty's Private Band." Norwich [1855] Privately printed
11Anderson, James Smith, organist and composer, born at Crail, Fifeshire, June 30, 1853. Musical training, private. F.R.C.O.; Mus Bac, Oxon., 1878. Has held various organ appointments, including the Parish Church, Abbey, 1877-9, and St. Andrew's Parish Church, Edinburgh, from 1881. He is teacher of pf. at Moray House Training College and School, and lecturer on harmony and counterpoint at St George's Classes, Edinburgh, both positions dating from 1892. A skilful organist, he has rendered valuable service at concerts. His compositions comprise Psalm 100, for soli, chorus, and orchestra; operettas, "Hearts and homes" and "Land of romance," which are published; as also some songs and pf. pieces. He also revised the harmonies of the "Blackburn tune book," and composed hymn tunes.
13Anderson, John, violinist and composer, born 1737; died at Inverness, June 5, 1808. He published "Selection of the most approved Highland strathspeys, country dances, English and French dances, with a harpsichord or violoncello bass." Edinburgh [1790], two collections. "Budget of strathspeys, reels, and country dances for the German flute or violin," Edinburgh. n.d. one of two readings
14Anderson, John, violinist and composer, born 1787; died at Inverness, June 5, 1808. He published "Selection of the most approved Highland strathspeys, country dances, English and French dances, with a harpsichord or violoncello bass." Edinburgh [1790], two collections. "Budget of strathspeys, reels, and country dances for the German flute or violin," Edinburgh. n.d. one of two readings
16Anderson, Josephine, born Bartolozzi, mezzo-soprano singer, born at London in 1806. She was a younger sister of Madame Vestris, and studied under Corri, etc. In 1828 she made her début as Rosina in the "Barber of Seville," at the Haymarket Theatre, London, and afterwards sang at London and provincial concerts. She died of consumption, on May 1, 1848, aged 42
18Anderson, Lucy, born Philpot, wife of G. F. Anderson, was born at Bath, December, 1790. She was instructed in music by her father and James W. Windsor, and became a pianist of great promise. She appeared at the Philharmonic Society concert in London, April 29, 1822, being the first lady pianist who ever did so, and afterwards played at many of the principal concerts. She was teacher of Queen Victoria and several other members of the royal family. Died at London, December 24, 1878.
20Anderson, Robert, amateur musician, was born in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, May 6, 1835, and died there on November 22, 1882. He was a solicitor in Fraserburgh and composed several part-songs of which the "Hearing Song" is best known. He also composed "Songs of Zion" in 12 numbers, published by Novello.
22Anderson, Rev. William, clergyman and musician, born at Kilnsyth, Stirlingshire, January 6, 1799. He was a popular minister of the United Presbyterian Church in Glasgow, and for many years was pastor of John Street United Presbyterian Church. He died at Uddingston, near Glasgow, September 15, 1872. one of two readings
23Anderson, Rev. William, clergyman and musician, born at Kilsyth, Stirlingshire, January 6, 1799. He was a popular minister of the United Presbyterian Church in Glasgow, and for many years was pastor of John Street United Presbyterian Church. He died at Uddingston, near Glasgow, September 15, 1872. one of two readings
25Early in his career he edited and published anonymously, "The Sacred Choir: a collection of music adapted to the psalms, paraphrases and hymns in general use in Scotland, and specially to the collection of hymns sanctioned by the Synod of Relief," (Glasgow [1811]. This contains "Thanksgiving," "Trinity," and the "Sacred Choir," tunes by himself. The harmonies were revised by Samuel Barr. He also compiled "A selection of psalm and hymn-tunes, adapted to various measures." (Glasgow [1844] For "The Choir. a collection of psalm and hymn tunes… selected and composed by Alex Duncan." Glasgow, 1828, he wrote a preface. Among other literary works he wrote "Apology for the Organ as an assistance of congregational psalmody." Glasgow, 1829.
27Anderson, William, writer and musician, born at Aberdeen [1817]. He was a clothier in Aberdeen and held the appointment of precentor in the South Parish Church from 1835, and in the Free South Church from 1843 to 1871. He died at Aberdeen, August 6, 1875.
29Author of "Remarks on congregational Psalmody." Aberdeen, 1855. "Precentors and Musical Professors: being brief sketches of some of those more worthy of notice who flourished in Aberdeen in the course of the last hundred years." Aberdeen, 1876. This work contains 26 notices and is prefaced by a memoir of the author.
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