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1BLEWITT.
3relating to the custody, control, and use of organs, and the duties, rights and disabilities of organists," London, 1878.
5Blewitt, Jonas, composer and organist, born in first half of 18th century. He held the appointments of organist to St. Margaret Pattens, and St. Gabriel, Fenchurch, London, about 1795, and to St. Catherine Coleman, Fenchurch Street. He performed in public. Died at London in 1805.
7Works.—Ten voluntaries or pieces for the organ, op. 5; Twelve easy and familiar movements for the organ, op. 6; Treatise on the organ with explanatory voluntaries, op. 4, London, n.d.
9Blewitt, Jonathan, son of above, composer and organist, born London in 1782. He studied under his father and Battishill, and in 1793 became deputy to his father. He was successively organist of Haverhill, Suffolk; Brecon; Sheffield, and of St. Andrew's Church, Dublin, in 1811. In 1811 he became composer and conductor at the Theatre Royal, Dublin, and soon after was made grand organist to the Masonic Society of Ireland. He returned to London in 1826, and became musical director at Sadler's Wells Theatre, 1828-29. Teacher of vocal music and organist in London. He died at London, Sept. 4, 1853.
11Works—Music to Plays, etc.: Harlequin, or the Man in the Moon, 1826, Talisman of the Elements; Auld Robin Gray; My Old Woman; Corsair; Magician; Island of Saints; Rory O'More; Mischief Making, etc. Instrumental: Concerto for pf. and orch.; Sonatas and Duets for pf.; Caprices, fugues, and sonatas for the organ. Vocal Assistant, treatise on singing, London, n.d. Songs: A nice little man; Adieu my moustachios; Barney Brallaghan; England, merry England; Let us drink to old friends; My hopes are fixed upon thee; Emerald Isle; The White Cliffs of England; Good bye; Groves of Blarney; Hamlet; I saw him but once: New cries of London; O for a cot; Our jolly stout jackets of blue; Phillis, have you seen my love?, Pic-nic; When crowned with summer roses.
13Bliss, Mrs. J. Worthington, born M. Lindsay, composer of the present time. Has written a large number of songs, some of which attained great popularity in their day. Among them may be named—Airy, fairy Lilian; Alone; Arrow and the song; The Bridge [1856]; Danish Maid; Excelsior [1854]; Far away [1868]; Home they brought her warrior dead [1858]; Hymn of the Moravian Nuns (Pulaski's Banner) [1854]; Songs for children, 1871-72, in numbers; Part-songs, etc.
15Blitheman, William, composer and organist, flourished in latter half of 16th century. He was master of the choristers of Christ Church, Oxford, in 1564, and one of the organists of the Chapel Royal. Mus. Bac., Cantab., 1586. Mus. Doc., do. [15?]. He died at London, in 1591.
17Blitheman was the preceptor of Dr. John Bull, and was succeeded by him at the Chapel Royal in 1591. His biography is unknown, but it is believed that he composed church music, and had much celebrity in his time.
19Blockley, John, composer, writer, and publisher, was born in 1800. Engaged in music-publishing business in London. He died at London, December 24th, 1882.
21Works.—The Sabbath Minstrel [collection of sacred music], London, n.d.; The Singer's Companion, London, n.d. Songs: My childhood's home; I remember thy voice; We have been friends together; The absent one; A blessing on thine eyes; The Arab's farewell to his favourite steed; The friend of our early days; Love not; Love on (reply); The Englishman; and numerous other songs written to words of the Hon. Mrs. Norton, etc. Selection of sacred melodies from the works of the most celebrated composers, n.d. Collection of psalm and hymn tunes for four voices, London, n.d.
23Blow, John, composer and organist, was born at Westminster (not North Collingham, Nottingham, as usually stated), 1648. One of Children of Chapel Royal, 1660. He studied under Captain Cook, Hingeston, and Christopher Gibbons. Organist of Westminster Abbey, 1669-80. Gentleman of Chapel Royal, 1673-74. Master of the Children, do., July, 1674. Organist of Chapel Royal, 1676. Private Musician to King James II., 1685. Almoner and master of the choristers of St. Paul's Cathedral, 1687-93. Re-appointed organist of Westminster Abbey, 1695-1708. Married Elizabeth Braddock. Composer to Chapel Royal, 1699. He died at London, October 1st, 1708. Buried in north choir aisle, Westminster.
25Works.—Amphion Anglicus, a work of many compositions for one, two, three, and four voices, with several accompagnements of Instrumental Musick, and a Thorow-Bass to each scng, figur'd for an Organ, Harpsichord, or Theorboe-Lute, Lond. [1700]. Odes: A Second Musical Entertainment, performed on St. Cecilia's Day, November 22nd, 1684, words by John Oldham, London, 1684; Great Quire of Heaven, St. Cecilia's Day, 1691; Te Deum and Jubilate, composed for St. Cecilia's Day, 1695; Triumphant Fame, St. Cecilia's Day, 1700; Arise, Great Monarch, New Year's Day, 1681; New Year's Day Ode, 1683; Hail, Monarch, do., 1686; Is it a Dream? do., 1687; Ye Sons of Phoebus, do., 1688; others in 1689 and 1693-94; Appear in all thy pomp, appear, do., 1700; Ode on the death of Mr. Henry Purcell, the words by Mr. Dryden, London, 1696; Three Elegies upon the much lamented
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