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British Musical Biography, 1897
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3Anderton, Thomas, composer, organist, and pianist, born in Birmingham, April 15, 1836. Teacher of music in that city, and organist of Parish Church, Solihull Mus. Bac, Cambridge, 1865. Conducted the first singing class established at the Birmingham and Midland Institute, and for some years carried on a series of high-class orchestral concerts at the Exchange Assembly Rooms Musical critic of the Birmingham Daily Gazette. Becoming part proprietor and editor of the Midland Counties' Herald, he retired from the musical profession in 1874, but continued to compose and occasionally gave lectures on musical subjects. one of two readings
4Anderton, Thomas, composer, organist, and pianist, born in Birmingham, April 15, 1836. Teacher of music in that city, and organist of Parish Church, Solihull Mus. Bac, Cambridge, 1865. Conducted the first singing class established at the Birmingham and Midland Institute, and for some years carried on a series of high-class orchestral concerts at the Exchange Assembly Rooms Musical critic of the Birmingham Daily Gazette Becoming part proprietor and editor of the Midland Counties' Herald, he retired from the musical profession in 1874, but continued to compose and occasionally gave lectures on musical subjects. one of two readings
6Works—Cantatas The song of Deborah and Barak, Solihull, 1871; The wise and foolish virgins, The Wreck of the Hesperus, John Gilpin, The three jovial huntsmen, 1881, The Norman Baron, 1884, Yule Tide, Birmingham Festival, 1885. An English requiem, 1890. Prize glee, Mat o' the Mill Songs: Come to me, O ye children; The felling of the trees, and many others. Orchestral: Symphony in D; Overtures; Marches, Allemande in F, Quartet in F, strings, 1884. Pianoforte: Allemande, Play hours, etc. Literary. Letters from a country house, 1891. one of two readings
7Works—Cantatas The song of Deborah and Barak, Solihull, 1871; The wise and foolish virgins, The Wreck of the Hesperus, John Gilpin, The three jovial huntsmen, 1881, The Norman Baron, 1884, Yule Tide, Birmingham Festival, 1885. An English requiem, 1890. Prize glee, Mat o' the Mill Songs: Come to me, O ye children; The felling of the trees, and many others. Orchestral: Symphony in D; Overtures; Marches, Allemande in F, Quartet in F, strings, 1884. Pianoforte: Allemande, Play hours, etc. Literary. Letters from a country house, 1891 one of two readings
9His brother, John Anderton, is a librettist and dramatic author, and has furnished more than one "book" for the composer
11Andrews, F. H., Canadian (?) musician. Published "Collection of original sacred music, with organ or pianoforte accompaniment," Montreal, 1848.
13Andrews, John Charles Bond-, pianist and composer, born at Birkenhead. At eleven years of age, began his musical career by giving a series of pf. recitals, and two years afterwards was sent to Leipzig, where he studied under Reinecke and others. He also had lessons from Sterndale Bennett, at the R.A M., and studied at Vienna. In 1876 he gave recitals at Birkenhead, and has appeared with success as a pianist in London and other cities; he has also officiated as conductor to touring opera companies. He has composed several operas—"Herne's Oak," produced at Liverpool, October, 1887; "The Rose of Windsor" (both books by Walter Parke), Accrington, August, 1889; and an operetta, "A Pair of Lunatics" (1892). Quartet in B flat, Trio in D minor, pf. and strings, Sonata in G minor; "May Pole" suite; and many other pieces for pf., &c.
15Andrews, Mrs. John Holman, born Jenny Constant, a teacher of singing and composer, born in 1817. She resided in London as a teacher, and died there April 29, 1878. She published "Two part exercises" (for the voice) [1860]. Songs—Adieu; Autumn's golden leaf; Go lovely rose; Prince Charley's farewell to Scotland, etc. Nocturne for pf, and other instrumental music one of two readings
16Andrews, Mrs. John Holman, born Jenny Constant, a teacher of singing and composer, born in 1817. She resided in London as a teacher, and died there April 29, 1878. She published "Two part exercises" (for the voice) [1860]. Songs—Adieu; Autumn's golden leaf; Go lovely rose; Prince Charley's farewell to Scotland, etc Nocturne for pf, and other instrumental music one of two readings
18Andrews, Richard Hoffmann, writer and composer, born in London, November 22, 1803. Appeared as a child actor on the stage at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, and in 1809 played the part of Pistol's boy in Henry V, at Liverpool. At the age of nine he was apprenticed to the leader of the Manchester Theatre band, and continued to reside in that city as teacher, and later as music publisher. He gave a concert so late as February 23, 1885, when he played a violin solo. He edited and arranged a vast number of works for the pianoforte, and wrote several glees which enjoyed great popularity—"Hail fair peace" being one of the earliest. He was author of "Music as a Science," 1885, "Sacred music, adapted for public and private devotion," and edited "The Family Vocalist," "Songs of the Hearth," "Handel's Songs," "The German Choral Harmonist," etc. He died at Longsight, Manchester, June 8, 1891. His sons, Richard Hoffmann (born at Manchester, May 24, 1831), and Edward Hoffmann (born at Manchester, February 7, 1836), are settled in the United States as pianists and composers one of two readings
19Andrews, Richard Hoffmann, writer and composer, born in London, November 22, 1803 Appeared as a child actor on the stage at the Theatre Royal, Birmingham, and in 1809 played the part of Pistol's boy in Henry V, at Liverpool. At the age of nine he was apprenticed to the leader of the Manchester Theatre band, and continued to reside in that city as teacher, and later as music publisher. He gave a concert so late as February 23, 1885, when he played a violin solo. He edited and arranged a vast number of works for the pianoforte, and wrote several glees which enjoyed great popularity—"Hail fair peace" being one of the earliest He was author of "Music as a Science," 1885, "Sacred music, adapted for public and private devotion," and edited "The Family Vocalist," "Songs of the Hearth," "Handel's Songs," "The German Choral Harmonist," etc He died at Longsight, Manchester, June 8, 1891. His sons, Richard Hoffmann (born at Manchester, May 24, 1831), and Edward Hoffmann (born at Manchester, February 7, 1836), are settled in the United States as pianists and composers one of two readings
21Angel, Alfred, organist and composer, was born in 1816. Held appointment of organist of Exeter Cathedral 1842-1876. He died at Exeter, May 24, 1876. Composer of "Arise my fair and come away," part song, songs, and other vocal music. A son of his was drowned in the wreck of the "London," in 1865. one of two readings
22Angel, Alfred, organist and composer, was born in 1816 Held appointment of organist of Exeter Cathedral 1842-1876. He died at Exeter, May 24, 1876. Composer of "Arise my fair and come away," part song, songs, and other vocal music A son of his was drowned in the wreck of the "London," in 1865. one of two readings
24Anger, Joseph Humfrey, organist and composer. Musical training private, graduated Mus Bac., Oxford, 1889. Organist at Bristol and, in 1891, of Ludlow parish church, and music master in King Edward VI. school there. Appointed, 1893, principal in theory department of Toronto Conservatoire of Music and organist and C.M. of the Church of the Ascension. His setting of Psalm 96, for soli, chorus, and orchestra, gained the gold medal of the Bath Philharmonic Society, and was performed by that Society, April 11, 1888. Other compositions are "Bonnie Belle," madrigal for six voices, London Madrigal Society prize, 1890; madrigal, "All on a summer's morning;" Pianoforte pieces, &c. one of two readings
25Anger, Joseph Humfrey, organist and composer. Musical training private, graduated Mus Bac., Oxford, 1889. Organist at Bristol and, in 1891, of Ludlow parish church, and music master in King Edward VI. school there Appointed, 1893, principal in theory department of Toronto Conservatoire of Music and organist and C M. of the Church of the Ascension His setting of Psalm 96, for soli, chorus, and orchestra, gained the gold medal of the Bath Philharmonic Society, and was performed by that Society, April 11, 1888. Other compositions are "Bonnie Belle," madrigal for six voices, London Madrigal Society prize, 1890; madrigal, "All on a summer's morning;" Pianoforte pieces, &c. one of two readings
27Ansell, J. K., musician. Published "Collection of sacred music for the service of the Catholic Church . . . ." London [1818]. "Ave Regina, for four voices and chorus" Songs, Cavalry march, &c.
29Anstey, Thomas, musician. Issued a collection of "Sacred music . . . in solo, duet, trio, and quartett" London [1830], 2 vols.
31Aptommas, Thomas Thomas, harpist (brother of John Thomas), born at Bridgend, Glamorgan, 1829. Has made tours throughout the United Kingdom, and played at many
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