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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1SAHASRABADHE.
3Rover's return; Sailor's grave. Arrangements and other works for pf.
5Osmond Saffery, probably a brother or other relative of the above, issued "An introduction to Music, with a variety of progressive lessons…on the pf.," London [1800]. "A select collection of Psalms, as sung at Ramsgate Chapel," London, 1836. College hornpipe for pf.; Reels, dance music, etc.
7Sahasrabadhe, B. T., author of "Hindu Music and the Gayan Samaj," containing notes on the recent revival of Indian music, Poona, 1888.
9St. George, C., musician, editor of "Mona Melodies, a collection of ancient and original airs of the Isle of Man, arranged for the voice with a pianoforte accompaniment by an Amateur, the words by Mr. J. Barrow. edited by C. St. George," London, 1820.
11Saint-George, George, violinist, composer, and performer on the viola d'amore, born at Leipzig, of English parents, November 6, 1841. Studied at Dresden, and under Moritz Mildner, at Prague. He finally settled in London, and devoted himself to teaching and composition. Taking a great interest in antique stringed instruments, he has, with his son (noticed below), given concerts, the two performing on the viola d'amore and viola da gamba, not only ancient music, but modern works as showing the true capacity of those instruments. At a concert given in Steinway Hall, London, November 14, 1895, Bach's Concerto for two violas, with strings and pf. (No. 6, of the Brandenburg Concerti Grossi), was performed for the first time in England. Mr. Saint-George is an enthusiastic violin maker, and devotes his leisure to that art with great success. In 1896 he finished a Viola da Gamba, with dolphin head and inlaid finger board and tail-piece, probably the first made in this century. His compositions include an overture, "Spring's Awakening"; Suite in D, op. 20; Suite in B flat, "Rose, Shamrock and Thistle," in which British National dance forms are employed; and other works for orchestra. A large number of pieces for violin; Romanesca, dedicated to Joachim; L'Ancien Regime, petite suite; Elegy; Pieces, op. 24, 25, 26, etc. Also songs.
13Henry Saint-George, son of the preceding, was born in London, September 26, 1866. He was chiefly educated in music by his father, and is a violinist and performer on the viola da gamba, showing equal skill on both instruments. He has composed an opera, a pf. concerto, sonatas for violin and pf., songs, etc., but nearly all are as yet in MS. An artist of culture he has contributed many articles to The Strad, and other journals.
15Saint-John, Florence, the stage name of Miss Maggie Greig, vocalist and actress, born at Kirkcaldy. Taught by her father, she began by singing suitable songs at dioramic entertainments. Appeared as a vocalist and pianist at a concert at Plymouth. Toured with the "Cloches de Corneville" company, 1878; made her first London appearance in "Madame Favart," Strand Theatre, 1879; sang in a round of Offenbach, and other operas. Has visited America several times. Joined the Gaiety, 1888, in "Faust up to date." Has also sung in concerts. Her latest character is that of Paolo in "The Little Genius."
17SALAMAN.
19Sainton = Dolby, Charlotte Helen, born Dolby, composer and contralto vocalist, born at London, May 17, 1821. She studied at the R.A.M. from 1832 under J. Bennett, Elliott, and Crivelli, and gained the King's Scholarship in 1837. Member of R.A.M. She first appeared as a public singer about 1840, and sang at a Philharmonic Concert in 1841. She also sang in oratorio and ballad music till 1846, when she appeared at a Gewandhaus concert in Leipzig, in Mendelssohn's "Elijah," the contralto part of which was specially written for her voice. She afterwards made concert tours in France and Holland. In 1860 she married M. Prosper Sainton. From thence onwards to 1870, when she retired, she appeared at all the most important concerts in Britain, and became one of the most popular and successful contraltos of her period. She established in London a Vocal Academy, 1872, in which many promising vocalists have been trained. Her last public appearance as a vocalist was made at her husband's farewell concert, in June, 1883. She died at London, February 18, 1885.
21Works.—Cantatas: Legend of St. Dorothea, London, 1876; Story of the Faithful Soul, 1879; Florimel, female voices, 1885. Songs: A stream of golden sunshine; A-sailing we will go; Bonnie Dundee; Coming home; Charlie yet; Come forth, my love; Drummer's song; The G.L.O.V.E.; Heigho! Janet; In August; Is it for ever?; I love her; Lady's yes; My Donald; Marjorie's almanack: My love he stands upon the quay; Never again; Watching and waiting; While I listen to thy voice. Tutor for English Singers, a complete course of practical instructions in singing, London, n.d.
23Saintwix, Thomas, musician of the 15th century, who was one of the earliest doctors of music. In 1463 he was made Master of King's Hall, Cambridge, by Edward IV. He had been previously made Mus. Doc., Cambridge, and he also held the appointment of chaplain to the king. Saintwix died in 1467.
25Salaman, Charles Kensington, pianist, composer, lecturer, and writer, born in London,
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