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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, 1835, 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 1. 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 a 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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