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British Musical Biography, 1897
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1TYLEE.
3Tylee, Henry Dixon, musician, published "Eight Indian Airs…adapted for the pf. or harpsichord," London [1805].
5Tyndall, John, scientific author, born at Leighlin Bridge, near Carlow, in 1820; died, December 4, 1893. Author of "Sound: a course of eight lectures delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain." London, 1867, various later editions.
7Tyson, A. G., author of "An Essay on the poetic and musical customs of the Ancients, etc.," 1852.
9Tyler, Sarah, see Keddie, Henrietta.
11Tyler, William, of Woodhouselee, antiquary and author, was born at Edinburgh, October 12, 1711. He was educated for the law and became a writer to the Signet in Edinburgh. He died at Woodhouselee, near Edinburgh, September 12, 1792. Author of "A Dissertation on the Scottish music," which was printed in Arnot's "History of Edinburgh," 1779, and also in Napier's "Selection of favourite Scotch songs," and in "The Poetical remains of James I. of Scotland." He also published in the "Transactions of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland." "An account of fashionable amusements and entertainments of Edinburgh in the last century, with the plan of a grand concert of music performed there on St. Cecilia's Day, 1695." His other works were "A Historical and Critical Inquiry into the evidence produced against Mary Queen of Scots," 1750, etc.
13Uglow, John, organist, violinist, and conductor, born at Gloucester, 1814? When six years old was admitted a chorister at Gloucester Cathedral, by Mr. Mutlow, then organist. In 1824 he sang at the Assembly Rooms, Cheltenham, at a concert given by Mr. Thomas Woodward, organist of the parish church, to whom he was afterwards articled. Later he studied under Crotch and Neukomm; violin with N. Mori; and violoncello with William Lindley. He was organist, at different times, of Trinity, St. James's, and St. John's churches, Cheltenham. In 1842 he went to Ireland, but the climate compelled his return to Cheltenham. He was the founder of the first Choral Society in Cheltenham, and had a high reputation as an organist, violinist, and violoncellist. In his later years he was a great invalid. In May, 1893, a grand concert was given for his benefit, a number of eminent artists assisting, with Mr. J. A. Matthews as conductor Uglow died May 6, 1894, and was buried in Cheltenham Cemetery.
15Upton, Emily, pianist, born in London, September 5, 1864. Showed musical ability at a very early age, and was placed under some of the best masters. She afterwards went to Dresden, as a pupil of J. L. Nicodé.
17VALENTINE.
19Returning to England in 1890, she made her début as a pianist, and has given a series of recitals and concerts at Steinway Hall since that time. In 1892 she succeeded to the principalship of the Anglo-German School of Music at Norwood, which she successfully directs at the present time.
21Urich, John, amateur composer, born, of German parentage, at Trinidad, West Indies, in 1850. Studied at Stuttgart and Paris. Composer of several operas: Flora MacDonald, produced at Bologna, December? 1882; Le Serment, one act opera, Brussels, 1883; Le Pilote, Monte Carlo, 1890; cantata, Nourmahal, London, 1882; song, The Angel and the Sunshine, etc.
23Valentine, John, musician of 18th century. Resided at Leicester, where he died in 1791. Composer of "Thirty Psalm tunes in four parts with symphonies, interludes and instrumental bass, being set part to the old and part to the new version, op. 7," London [1787]. Ode on the birthday of the Marquess of Granby [1768] Eight easy Symphonies for two violins, 2 hautboys, 2 horns a tenor and bass, op. 6 [1785]; Sixteen marches and minuettts, op. 8.
25Ann Valentine, probably a relative of the above, composed "Ten Sonatas for harpsichord and violin," op. 1 [1798]; waltzes, marches, etc., for pf.
27Valentine, John, composer and pianist, author of "Elements of Practical Harmony, or what is generally called thorough base." London [1834]. Songs: All round my hat, Medical student, Soldier's last dream. Pf. music, etc.
29Valentine, Robert, composer and violinist, who flourished during the first part of the 18th century.
31Works.—Six sets of aires and a chacoon for 2 flutes and a bass, London [1720]. Op. 2, Twelve Sonatas or solos for a flute; Op. 3, Twelve Sonatas for a flute [1701]; Op. 4, Six sonatas for 2 violins, 2 hoboys, or German flutes [1720]; Op. 6, Six sonatas for 2 violins and a bass; Op. 7, Six sonatas of 2 parts for 2 violins; Op. 13, Sonatas for flute and harpsichord [1706].
33Valentine, Thomas, composer and writer, born in 1790. He was a teacher, and at one time popular as a composer. He resided for many years at King's Heath, near Birmingham, and died there, February 11, 1878. As a tribute to his memory, a road at King's Heath has been named Valentine Road.
35Works.—Rondos for pf.; Flowers of English melody for pf.; Scotch and Irish Quadrilles [1845]; Early lessons for the pf.; Numerous arrangements for pf.; songs, etc. Instructions for the pianoforte, to which is added a selection of favourite airs.. London [1826];
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