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British Musical Biography: A Dictionary of Musical Artists, Authors and …, 1897
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1BRITISH MUSICAL BIOGRAPHY
3AARON.
5Aaron. Scottish writer, who was consecrated Abbot of St. Martin, Cologne, in 1042. He wrote a work on chanting in public worship, entitled, "De Utilitate cantus vocalis et de modo cantandi, atque psallendi." He died in 1052.
7Abbott, Rev. Henry. Writer. Was lecturer of the Church of St. John the Baptist, Bristol. Author of "The use and benefit of Church musick towards quick'ning our devotion. A sermon." London, 1724.
9Abbott, Thomas Moreton, violinist, born at Bilston, Staffordshire, August 13, 1843. Studied under Henry Hayward, of Wolverhampton. Resident for some years at Walsall; he ultimately settled in Birmingham. His repertory is large, and he is in wide demand as a soloist. As orchestral principal violin he has been associated with Mr. Stockley's orchestral concerts since 1873, first as colleague with Henry Hayward, and then with F. Ward; also, at the concerts of the Birmingham Festival Choral Society, and societies at Oxford, Wolverhampton, and other festivals. He is an accomplished violoncellist and pianist, but in these capacities restricts himself to teaching.
11Abell, John, alto singer and song collector, born, probably, about 1660. In May, 1679, he became a gentleman extraordinary of the Chapel Royal, and was shortly afterwards sent to Italy by Charles II., to study music and singing. He returned to England in 1681-2, and re-entered the Chapel Royal, where he remained till 1688. He was made a Bachelor of Music at Cambridge, in 1684. In 1688 he was dismissed on account of his being a Roman Catholic, and he went to Holland and Germany, where he became known as a lute-player and singer. He sang also in Poland, and it is related of him that on refusing to sing before the King at Warsaw, he was seized and suspended in a chair over a bear-pit, when the threat of being lowered into its midst compelled a display of his vocal powers. In 1698-9 he was Intendant at Cassel, and in 1700 he returned to England. He afterwards resided at Cambridge, and is supposed to have died there about 1724.
13Works.—Collection of songs in several languages, London, 1701. Collection of songs in English, London, 1701 (contains To all lovers of musick, a poem by Abell). Song on Queen Ann's coronation [1702]. Collection of . . . Scotch songs, etc. [1740], containing songs by Abell. Two songs in "Pills to purge melancholy" [1719].
15ABRAMS.
17Abingdon, Willoughby Bertie, Earl of, amateur composer and flute-player, was born on January 16, 1740, and died September 26, 1799. He established concerts in London, and composed "Representation of the execution of Queen Mary of Scots, in seven views, the music composed and adapted to each view by the Earl of Abingdon," "Twelve sentimental catches and glees for three voices;" Duets, songs, flute music, etc.
19Abram, John, organist and composer, born at Margate, August 7, 1840; graduated Mus. Bac., Oxon., 1868; Mus. Doc., Oxon., 1874; Fellow of the Royal College of Organists. Has held appointments as organist at St. John's, Torquay, 1864; St. Peter and Paul, Wantage, 1865; St. Paul's, St. Leonards-on-Sea, 1869; and is at present organist of All Saints', Hastings. Conductor of St. Leonards and Hastings Choral Union, a society that, under his direction, has done much for the cause of music in the locality. He is also director of the Hastings Pier Summer concerts.
21His compositions include an oratorio, The Widow of Nain; cantatas, Jerusalem, and a Military Ballade, 1892; anthems, services; Festival March for organ and voices, to the hymn Onward Christian Soldiers; pianoforte pieces, etc.
23Abrams, Harriet, soprano vocalist and composer, was born in 1760. She studied under Dr. T. A. Arne, and made her first appearance at Drury Lane in his "May Day," in 1775. In 1776 she appeared with her sister Theodosia at the Concert of Ancient Music, and in 1784 she sang at the great Handel Commemoration. She afterwards sang at the principal London concerts during her time. She died about 1825.
25Works.—Eight Italian and English Canzonets for one and two voices. London, 1785. Second sett of . . Canzonets . . [1805]. Collection of Scotch Airs harmonized for three voices [1790]. Collection of twelve Songs, London, 1803. Songs—Crazy Jane; The Felon [1800]; Female hardship; Friend of
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