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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1BALFE.
3de Nevers, London, 1862; Armourer of Nantes, London, 1863; Sleeping Queen, London, 1863; Il Talismano, London, June 11, 1874. Cantatas: Mazeppa, London; The Page, etc. Six new songs and a duet (words by Longfellow), 1856. Moore's Irish melodies, harmonized 1859 (Novello). Part-songs: Exelsior; Hark! 'tis the hunter's jovial horn; Trust her not, etc. Songs and ballads: Angels call me; Annie of Tharaw; Arrow and the song; As the sunshine to the flower; Ah! would that I could love thee less; Anabel Lee; Bells; Beneath a portal; Bridal Ballad; Come into the garden, Maud; Daybreak; Defence, not defiance; Evening chime is sounding; Fortune at her wheel; Fresh as a rose; Good-night, beloved; Green trees whispered; Hidden voices; I love you; Kathleen Machree; Killarney; Lady Hildred; Long ago; Lonely Rose; Maggie's Ransom; Maureen; Merry May; Nelly Gray; Phoebe, the fair; Sea hath its pearls; Stars of the summer night; Spirit of light; There is a shadow; Three fishers; What does little birdie say; and very many more. Trio for pf., violin, and 'cello; Sonata pf. and 'cello; and other instrumental works. New universal method of singing without the use of solfeggi, London. The only opera of Balfe's which now survives is the "Bohemian Girl," which continues to draw good audiences wherever produced. This opera and a few of his songs, "Killarney" and "Come into the garden, Maud," are all that have lived out of an immense number of able productions. Two biographies of Balfe have been published—"A Memoir of Michael William Balfe," by Charles Lamb Kenney, London, 1875; and "Balfe, his life and work," by W. A. Barrett, London, 1882.
5His wife, LINA ROSEN (born in Hungary, 1806; died London, June 11, 1888), was a soprano vocalist of considerable ability.
7Balfe, Victoire, soprano vocalist, born Paris, September 1, 1837. Daughter of M. W. Balfe. She studied under W. Sterndale Bennett, M. Garcia, and her father. On May 28, 1857, she first appeared as "Amina," in "La Sonnambula." Afterwards she sang in Ireland and Italy, in the "Bohemian Girl," "Don Giovanni," etc. She was married to Sir John F. Crampton, but was divorced, and afterwards married to the Duke de Frias, a Spanish nobleman. She died at Madrid, January 22, 1871.
9Ball, Edward, see FITZBALL, EDWARD.
11Ball, William, author and adapter, born 1784; died London, May 14, 1869. He composed a number of songs, and wrote the verses of many more, and contributed much to the musical and periodical literature of his time. He wrote the English version of Mendelssohn's "St. Paul," and provided English versions for a number of works by Rossini, Beethoven, Mozart, Haydn, etc.
13BAMBRIDGE.
15Baly, William, conductor and composer, born at Warwick, June 28, 1825. Studied at first under Mr. Clayton, of Warwick, and afterwards entered the R.A.M., 1843, where his teachers were Sterndale Bennett, pianoforte, and Cipriani Potter, harmony. Elected first an Associate, then Fellow, R.A.M. Resided for some years in London, and taught harmony at the Harley Street College for Ladies. In 1853 he settled in Exeter, taking over the teaching connection of Mr. Kellow Pye. He conducted the Exeter Oratorio Society's concerts for one year, and was conductor of the Madrigal Society for fifteen years, his last concert taking place May 29, 1884. On his retirement he received a handsome testimonial from the Society. He died June 4, 1891. His compositions included a Symphony in E flat, produced at the Hanover Square Rooms, July 10, 1847, and at the City of London Institute, April, 1848; Two Concert Overtures, "Macbeth" and "As you like it," performed in 1848. These were all written while a student at the R.A.M. He likewise composed a Minuet for small orchestra; a quartet in A for strings, and pieces for pf. Some part-songs, "Sweet and Low," &c., were performed in 1885-6, by the Exeter Madrigal Society. His wife, née ADELAIDE C. BYRN, who survives him, is a pianist, and studied at the R.A.M. under Cipriani Potter and G. A. Macfarren. She is now living in retirement in Exeter.
17Bambridge, George Edmund, organist and pianist, born at Windsor, April 19, 1842. Studied at R.A.M. under Charles Lucas, G.A., and Walter Macfarren, and Charles Steggall, 1860-65. A.R.A.M. In 1881 appointed professor and examiner at Trinity College, London, and is now Vice-Dean. Has been organist at St. Luke's, Westbourne Park, since 1864, and is widely known as a skilful pianoforte teacher. His published compositions are not numerous, and consist of an Evening Service in F, and some pieces for the pf.
19Bambridge, William Samuel, organist, cousin of the preceding, born at the Waimate, New Zealand, July 18, 1842. When six years old came to England, and was, for a year, a supernumery in the choir of St. George's, Windsor. At the age of ten he was appointed organist of Clewer Church. Studied at R.A.M. under H. C. Banister, C. Steggall, W. Dorrell, and W. H. Aylward. Graduated Mus. Bac., Oxford, 1872. F.R.C.O. and A.R.A.M. Since 1864, he has been organist and music master of Marlborough College, Wilts.; and is conductor of the College and Marlborough Choral Societies. His principal composition is a setting of Psalm 144, in ten movements; and he has published Hymns, Carols and Songs. His grandfather, GEORGE WHITE BAMBRIDGE was an admirable flute-player, and considered in his day, as second only to Charles Nicholson.
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