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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1AYLWARD.
3Works.—Twenty-six concertos for four violins, Newcastle, 1758. Eight concertos in seven parts for four violins, one alto-viola, a violoncello, and a thorough-bass for the harpsichord, 1755. Twelve concertos in seven parts for four violins, one alto-violin, violoncello, and thorough-bass for the harpsichord, op. 6. Six concertos in seven parts, op. 10, London, 1769. Six sonatas for the harpsichord, with accompaniments for two violins and violoncello, op. 5, London, 1756; another set, op. 7, Newcastle, 1760; third set, op. 8, London, 1764. Concertos for organ or harpsichord, op. 9. Songs, etc. An Essay on musical expression, London, 1752. This provoked an acrimonious discussion with Dr. Philip Hayes of Oxford. He replied to Hayes in the second edition, 1753, of his essay, and included in it "A letter to the author concerning the music of the ancients," written by Dr. Jortin. The third edition appeared in 1775, "with alterations and large additions," and in the same year a German translation was published at Leipzig. He assisted Dr. Garth, of Durham, with his edition of Marcello's Psalms, 1759, after having himself issued proposals for publishing them. His best-remembered composition is "Sound the loud timbrel," otherwise called "Miriam's song." In Robert Browning's poem, "Parleyings with certain people of importance," a part is devoted to Avison.
5His eldest son, Edward (1747-1776) succeeded him as organist at St. Nicholas', and his second son, Charles (1750-1793) was organist of St. John's.
7Aylward, Theodore, composer and organist, born about 1731. He was a member of the Royal Society of Musicians in 1763, and gained a prize medal from the Catch Club in 1769. In June, 1771, he was appointed Professor of Music at Gresham College. In 1784 he was assistant director of the Handel commemoration. He held the appointments of organist of St. Lawrence, Jewry, 1762; St. Michael's, Cornhill, 1768; and St. George's Chapel, Windsor, 1788. In 1791 he was Mus. Bac. and Doc., Oxford. He died London, February 27, 1801, and is buried in St. George's Chapel, Windsor.
9Works.—Musical dramas: Harlequin's invasion [1787]; Midsummer night's dream; Mago and Dago, etc. Six lessons for the harpsichord, organ, or pianoforte, op. 1 [1792]; Elegies and glees [1785]; Eight canzonets for two soprano voices, London [1785]. Songs: Oft Ofthave I seen; Sweet tyrant love, etc. Church music in ms.
11Aylward. A family of musicians related to the above. William Price Aylward, great-nephew, was born at Salisbury, circa, 1810. Was for about thirty years organist of St. Martin's, Salisbury, and in 1865 also appointed to St. Edmunds. Conductor of the Sarum Choral Society, and Bandmaster of First Wilts. Rifle Volunteers. He was an excellent flute player. Was elected Mayor of Salisbury, 1868-9. Died 1890. He had seven children in the musical profession:—Augustus Albert, born at Salisbury, organist successively of St. Edmund's and St. Thomas', Salisbury. Contrabassist and conductor of orchestral concerts. In 1889 he was appointed organist and choirmaster of St. Peter's, Ashtabula, Ohio, U.S.A., where he gained distinction by his organ recitals. He is now resident at Basingstoke, Hants.—Theodore Price, organist, was born at Salisbury, 1844. Articled pupil of Dr. S. S. Wesley, at Winchester and Gloucester. Organist of St. Matthew's, Cheltenham; St. Columba's College, Rathfarnham, Dublin; St. Martin's, Salisbury (during his father's term of office as Mayor); Llandaff Cathedral; Chichester Cathedral; and since 1886, of the Park Hall, and St. Andrew's Church, Cardiff. Editor of the Sarum Hymnal, 1870.—William Henry, violoncellist, born at Salisbury, 1835. Educated at the R.A.M.; King's Scholar, 1850. Member of the l'hilharmonic and Royal Italian opera orchestras; also distinguished as a quartet player. Died at Slough, March 12, 1878.—Amy Aylward, soprano vocalist, educated at R.A.M., and elected an Associate. Sang at the Monday Popular Concerts, 1880; Cambridge University Society's Concerts; and elsewhere, and is now resident in London.—Gertrude Aylward, also a soprano, has sung in London, and given concerts during the last few years.—Janeita Aylward, pianist, King's Scholar, R.A.M., 1852, a brilliant and highly promising student, died June 7, 1853, in her sixteenth year.—Leila J. Aylward, pianist, and contralto vocalist, student, and Fellow R.A.M., has given some excellent Chamber Concerts in Salisbury; and has for years done good work in the advancement of musical education in the district.
13Ayrton Edmund, composer and organist, born Ripon, Yorks., 1734. He was a pupil of Dr. Nares, at York Minster, 1744. Organist of Collegiate Church, Southwell, 1754-67. Gentleman of Chapel Royal, 1764, and vicar-choral St. Paul's Cathedral, London, 1767. Lay-Vicar, Westminster Abbey, 1780. Master of children of Chapel Royal, 1783-1805. Mus. Doc., Cambridge, 1784. Said also to have incorporated Mus. Doc., Oxford, in 1788. Assistant-director of Handel Commemoration, 1784. He died London, May 22, 1808, and is buried in the cloisters of Westminster Abbey.
15Works.—Services for the church in C and E flat; Anthem, "Begin unto my God," degree exercise, 1784. Ode to Harmony [1790]. Canon, five in two [1790]. Songs, etc.
17His son Thomas (born 1781, died 1822), was organist of Ripon Cathedral for some years.
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