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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1SALAMAN.
3March 3, 1814. Showed musical talent very early, and began to learn the violin when seven, but after a year left it for the pianoforte. His first lessons were from his mother, an excellent amateur pianist, and by her he was placed under S. F. Rimbault. In 1824 he was elected a student of the R.A.M., but returning to school he lost the chances thereby afforded. Studied under Charles Neate, 1826-31. Made his first appearance in public at G. Lanza's concert, Blackheath, in the summer of 1828, when his song "Oh, come, dear Louisa," his first published work, was sung. The same year he went to Paris, had lessons from Henri Herz, and played his Rondeau brilliant in D, with orchestra, for the first time in London, March 10, 1830. Produced an Ode at Stratford-on-Avon, April 23, 1830, at the Jubilee Festival in memory of Shakespeare. In 1831 began his professional career as teacher; gave annual orchestral concerts at the Hanover Square Rooms, 1833-7, introducing, among other artists, Madame Grisi, 1834, to concert audiences. Instituted, with H. Blagrove, C. Lucas, and others, the Concerti da Camera, the first taking place November 7, 1835. Elected a member of the Royal Society of Musicians, and an Associate of the Philharmonic Society, 1837, withdrawing from the latter in 1855. Visited the continent in 1836, playing at Munich, Vienna, and other places, and becoming acquainted with Schumann, Czerny, Mozart's son, Thalberg, and other artists. Resided in Rome, 1846-8, and in 1847 was made an Hon. Member of the Academy of St. Cecilia, and of the Philharmonic Society of Rome. Founded an Amateur Choral Society in London, 1849; played at the Philharmonic Concert, March 18, 1850, Beethoven's Concerto in C minor. Commenced a series of lectures on musical subjects in 1855, which were continued for some years in London and the country. In 1858 he helped to establish the Musical Society of London, and was Hon. Secretary until 1865. Assumed the name Kensington on the death of his father in 1867. (His father was born at Kensington in 1789). Was one of the founders of the Musical Association in 1874, and acted as Hon. Sec. till 1877, when he retired, and was elected a vice-president. All this time he was busy as a teacher and composer, producing a large number of works (summarised below), besides contributing papers to various musical journals, Concordia, The Musical Times, etc. He was musical critic to the Circle while it lasted. He played the accompaniments to his songs at Miss C. Penna's concert, June 10, 1886; and his last compositions, two songs, "The resigned lover," and "Concealed love," were issued on the completion of his 82nd year, March 3, 1896.
5Works.—Jubilee Ode to Shakespeare, 1830. Psalm 84; Psalm 29, for double choir; Have mercy upon me; Preserve me, O God; and other anthems. A voiceless sigh; Fair is the swan; April, part-songs. Nearly 100 Hebrew choral works for the service of the synagogue. Songs: I arise from dreams of thee, 1836; A leave-taking; Al salir (Spanish); Are other eyes; A toi, toujours á toi (Hugo); Du Susses mädchen; Farewell! if ever fondest prayer; My sweetheart; No, I never was in love; Murmured music; My star; St. Patrick's Parliament; The voice of my love (March 3, 1893); Can't thou be true? and many others, including settings of odes, etc., by Horace, Catullus, and Anacreon. Orchestral: Overture in D; Fantasia in G minor; Grand Funeral March, in honour of Victor Hugo, 1885. Parade March, for military band. Rondo al capriccio, pf. and orchestra. Twelve voluntaries for organ or harmonium; Six original pieces in Morley's voluntaries. Pianoforte: Atalanta; Birthday valse; La vivacita, op. 13; La Notta serena, op. 17; Il Mulino, op. 18; Syrian march; Toccata, op. 44; Zephyrus, op. 54; Tranquility, op. 62; Spring, duet, etc. Lectures: History of the Pianoforte, and the ancient keyed instruments, 1855-6; Handel; Beethoven; Weber; Music in connection with the dance; History of Italian, German, and English opera. Papers in Proceedings of Musical Association, 1875-1877-80. Author of Jews as they are, London, Simpkin, Marshall, 1882. one of two readings
6Works.—Jubilee Ode to Shakespeare, 1830. Psalm 84; Psalm 29, for double choir; Have mercy upon me; Preserve me, O God; and other anthems. A voiceless sigh; Fair is the swan; April, part-songs. Nearly 100 Hebrew choral works for the service of the synagogue. Songs: I arise from dreams of thee, 1836; A leave-taking; Al salir (Spanish); Are other eyes; A toi, toujours á toi (Hugo); Du Susses mädchen; Farewell! if ever fondest prayer; My sweetheart; No, I never was in love; Murmured music; My star; St. Patrick's Parliament; The voice of my love (March 3, 1893); Can'st thou be true? and many others, including settings of odes, etc., by Horace, Catullus, and Anacreon. Orchestral: Overture in D; Fantasia in G minor; Grand Funeral March, in honour of Victor Hugo, 1885. Parade March, for military band. Rondo al capriccio, pf. and orchestra. Twelve voluntaries for organ or harmonium; Six original pieces in Morley's voluntaries. Pianoforte: Atalanta; Birthday valse; La vivacita, op. 13; La Notta serena, op. 17; Il Mulino, op. 18; Syrian march; Toccata, op. 44; Zephyrus, op. 54; Tranquility, op. 62; Spring, duet, etc. Lectures: History of the Pianoforte, and the ancient keyed instruments, 1855-6; Handel; Beethoven; Weber; Music in connection with the dance; History of Italian, German, and English opera. Papers in Proceedings of Musical Association, 1875-1877-80. Author of Jews as they are, London, Simpkin, Marshall, 1882. one of two readings
8His son, MALCOLM CHARLES, lyric poet and dramatist, was born in London, September 6, 1855. He is author of Ivan's love-quest, and other poems, London, 1879; and the verses of many of his father's best songs; also of words for compositions by Sir G. A. Macfarren, G. A. Osborne, etc. As a dramatic author and librettist he has produced Deceivers ever, a farcical comedy, Strand Theatre, November 26, 1883; Boycotted, one act comedietta, with music by Eugene Barnett; Dimity's dilemma, farce, Gaiety Theatre; Both sides of the question, comedietta; A modern Eve, three-act drama, Haymarket Theatre. Known as a critic of the drama and of painting; Editor of the published plays of A. W. Pinero; and author of the popular book, Woman—through a man's eyeglass.
10Sale, John, bass vocalist and composer, born at London in 1758. Son of John Sale (born at Gainsborough, 1734; died at Windsor in 1802), who was a lay-clerk of St. George's Chapel, Windsor. He was a chorister of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, and at Eton College from 1767 to 1775, under W. Webb, and lay-vicar from 1777 to 1796. In 1788 he became a gentleman of the Chapel Royal, London; vicar-choral, St. Paul's Cathedral, 1794; Lay-vicar, Westminster Abbey, 1796; and almoner and master of choristers of St.
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