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British Musical Biography, 1897

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1DAVENPORT.
3songs and part-songs. Author of "Elements of Music" (Longman, 1884); "Elements of Harmony and Counterpoint" (Longman, 1886); "A Guide for Pianoforte Students" (jointly with Percy Baker), Longman, 1891.
5Davenport, Uriah, composer and writer of the latter part of last century, and teacher in London, compiler of "The Psalm-Singer's Pocket Companion, containing a new introduction, with such directions for singing, as is proper and necessary for learners," London, 1755; 2nd ed. 1758; 3rd ed. 1785.
7Davey, Henry, pianist and writer on music, born at Brighton, November 29, 1853. He acquired the first rudiments of music through the Tonic Sol-fa method; and studied for three years at the Conservatorium, Leipzig. Resident in Brighton as teacher. He is a Scholar, and his work is not confined to music, as he is librarian of the Brighton and Sussex Natural History Society, and active in other ways. He is author of "The Students' Musical History," Lond., Curwen [1891]; "History of English Music," 1895; and has contributed articles to the "Dictionary of National Biography," and to the musical press.
9Davidson, Peter, Scottish violinist and writer, was born about 1834. Author of "The Violin: a concise exposition of the general principles of construction, theoretically and practically treated," Glasgow, 1871. Second edition, London, 1880, with lives of the most eminent artists and dictionary of violin makers, and lists of violin sales. In 1886 Davidson went to America. He is reputed to have dabbled in occult science and to have made magic mirrors.
11Davidson, Thomas, Scottish musician of the 17th century, was appointed teacher in the Music (or Song) School, Aberdeen, in 1640. This position he must have held till far on in the century, as we find from the Burgh Records of Aberdeen, that on January 16, 1666, he received an augmentation of his salary, making it 250 merks. He is chiefly celebrated as the editor of "Cantus, Songs, and Fancies. To Thre, Foure, or Five partes, both apt for voices and viols. With a brief Introduction of Musick, as is taught by the Musick-Schole of Aberdene, by T. D., Mr. of Musick," Aberdeen, printed by John Forbes, 1662. Second edit., 1666. Third edit., 1682. Reprint, New Club Series, Paisley, 1879. The three editions of the "Cantus" differ slightly in respect of several omissions and insertions. It was the first secular music-book published in Scotland, and consists chiefly of English and foreign melodies, some by Gastoldi, or imitations of them, arranged. All these editions are extremely scarce and valuable.
13Davie, James, violinist, flute-player, and composer, born about 1783. He resided in Aberdeen as a teacher, and member of the Aberdeen theatre orchestra. He was choir-master of St. Andrew's Church, Aberdeen, and conductor of Aberdeen Choral Society. He died at Aberdeen, November 19, 1857. one of two readings
14Davie, James, violinist, flute-player, and composer, born about 1783. He resided in Aberdeen as a teacher, and member of the Aberdeen theatre orchestra. He was choirmaster of St. Andrew's Church, Aberdeen, and conductor of Aberdeen Choral Society. He died at Aberdeen, November 19, 1857. one of two readings
16Works.—Music of the Church of Scotland, being a numerous selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Ancient and Modern, in Four Vocal Parts, with an Instrumental Accompaniment … To which are prefixed Remarks on Church Music, etc., Aberdeen, 8vo., [1841]. The Chorister … Psalm and hymn tunes … arranged in four parts, Aberdeen, n.d. A Compendious Introduction to the Art of Singing, comprising the most useful scales and examples, Aberdeen, n.d. The Vocal Harmonist, a Collection of Duets, Trios, Glees, etc., n.d. Caledonian Repository of the most favourite Scottish slow airs, Marches, Strathspeys, Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, etc., expressly adapted for the Violin. Aberdeen and Edinburgh, 8vo., about 1829-30 [six books]. Scales for the Voice. Songs, etc. one of two readings
17Works.—Music of the Church of Scotland, being a numerous selection of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Ancient and Modern, in Four Vocal Parts, with an Instrumental Accompaniment . . . To which are prefixed Remarks on Church Music, etc., Aberdeen, 8vo., [1841]. The Chorister . . . Psalm and hymn tunes . . . arranged in four parts, Aberdeen, n.d. A Compendious Introduction to the Art of Singing, comprising the most useful scales and examples, Aberdeen, n.d. The Vocal Harmonist, a Collection of Duets, Trios, Glees, etc., n.d. Caledonian Repository of the most favourite Scottish slow airs, Marches, Strathspeys, Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes, etc., expressly adapted for the Violin. Aberdeen and Edinburgh, 8vo., about 1829-30 [six books]. Scales for the Voice. Songs, etc. one of two readings
19DAVIES.
21Davies, Ben, tenor vocalist, born at Pontardawe, near Swansea, in 1858. Gaining a reputation locally, he decided upon his profession, and entered the R.A.M., studying under Randegger. In 1880, he won the Evill prize for declamatory singing, and was elected an Associate. He joined the Carl Rosa Company, and made his operatic début at Her Majesty's Theatre, as Thaddeus, in "The Bohemian Girl;" sang for a long period in Cellier's "Dorothy;" in the title part in Sullivan's "Ivanhoe" on its production; and in Augustus Harris's Company, 1892. He first appeared at a Festival, at Cardiff, 1892, in Dvorák's Stabat Mater; sang at the Norwich Festivals of 1893-96; Leeds, 1895; and Bristol, 1896. Sang with great success in Chicago, 1893, and Berlin, 1894; as well as at all important concerts in the United Kingdom, standing in the first rank of artists. In 1885, he married Miss CLARA PERRY, a soprano singer, who was for some time a member of the Carl Rosa Company. She sang in the provinces at first, and appeared in London as Arline, March 27, 1883, at Drury Lane.
23Davies, Cecilia, vocalist, born in 1752 [1740]. Travelled in France and Italy, and sang with success. Début in London, 1773, in Sacchini's "Lucio Vero." Sang in London and on Continent, till 1791. She died at London, July 3, 1836. Her sister MARIANNE (born 1736, died 1792), was an harmonica-player, and appeared with her sister in public. She was a skilful performer on her instrument.
25Davies, Clara Novello, pianist, conductor and teacher, born at Cardiff, April 7, 1861. Daughter of Jacob Davies (noticed below), by whom she was principally taught. Began as accompanist and teacher of the pianoforte. About 1884 she formed a ladies'

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