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British Musical Biography: A Dictionary of Musical Artists, Authors and …, 1897
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1ARNOLD.
3Throw physic to the dogs, 1798; Obi, 1800, The Review, 1801; Corsair, 1801; Veteran Tar, 1801; Sixty-third letter, 1802; Fairies' revels, 1802; The Revenge; Woman of spirit. Oratorios—Cure of Saul, 1767; Abimelech, 1768; I'rodigal Son, 1773; Resurrection, 1777; Redemption (compiled from Handel's works), 1786; Elijah, 1795. Two services in A and B flat. Anthems. Cathedral music, a collection in score of the most valuable and useful compositions by the English masters of the 17th and 18th centuries. London, 1790. The Psalms of David, for the use of Parish Churches, edited with J. W. Callcott. London, 1791. Oe for the anniversary of the London Hospital. Anacreontic songs for one, two, three, and four voices. London, 1785. Songs composed for Vauxhall Gardens, several sets. Concertos, overtures, lessons, and sonatas for harpsichord or pf. Edited works of Handel, in 36 vols.
5Arnold, Thomas, musician. Published "The Celestial Wreath, a collection of favourite Psalms and Hymns." London [1840]. Daily Exercises for a soprano voice, etc. London [1861]. Songs. Selection of popular airs for two performers on the pianoforte, etc. London [1862]. 12 nos. "The Union," a collection of easy duets for pf. [1866].
7Arnott, Archibald Davidson, composer and organist, born in Glasgow, February 25, 1870. His parents removed to London when he was ten years old, but, though passionately fond of music, he did not begin the serious study of the art until he entered his twenty-first year. He graduated Mus. Bac., Durham, 1891, being the first graduate by examination at that University. His exercise was a Gloria in four movements, for solo, chorus, and orchestra, parts of which have frequently been given since as an anthem in Durham Cathedral. Studied for a year at the R.C.M., under Drs. Parry and Stanford, and afterwards with Mr. F. Corder. Organist of St. George's, Perry Vale; Trinity Church, Forest Hill; St. Gabriel's, Pimlico; and, since 1893, organist to the Hon. Soc. of Gray's Inn. one of two readings
8Arnott, Archibald Davidson, composer and organist, born in Glasgow, February 25, 1870. His parents removed to London when he was ten years old, but, though passionately fond of music, he did not begin the serious study of the art until he entered his twenty-first year. He graduated Mus. Bac., Durham, 1891, being the first graduate by examination at that University. His exercise was a Gloria in four movements, for solo, chorus, and orchestra, parts of which have frequently been given since as an anthem in Durham Cathedral. Studied for a year at the R.C.M., under Drs. Parry and Stanford, and afterwards with Mr. F. Corder. Organist of St. George's, Perry Vale; Trinity Church, Forest Hill; St. Gabriel's, Pimlico; and, since 1898, organist to the Hon. Soc. of Gray's Inn. one of two readings
10Works.—Operas: Angelo, a Noble of Venice (two acts, composed January, 1895); Marie Ancel (four acts, music and libretto, composed July, 1895); Cantatas: Young Lochinvar, op. 6, for chorus and orchestra (composed 1893, produced Crystal Palace, March 16, 1895); The ballad of Carmilhan, for baritone solo, chorus, and orchestra (composed 1894, produced Queen's Hall, February 26, 1895); The Lost galleon, poem by Bret Harte, for the same combination (1896); Vita Christi, a sacred mystery (1896). Scena: The Stilling of the tempest, op. 8, for baritone and orchestra. 4 Cycles of songs, words by Edith M. Dunaway and others, op. 1, 2, 12, 13; various songs, etc. Two concert overtures for orchestra, op. 3, in D minor, op. 5, in D major; Trio in A, op. 4, for pf. and strings, produced Mus. Artists' Society, March 16, 1896.
12Arthur, J., musician, author of "The modern Art of Flute Playing." London, 1827.
14Ascher, Joseph, composer and pianist, born of German parents at London in 1831. He studied the pianoforte under Moscheles and at Paris, where he chiefly resided. He held the appointment of pianist to the Empress Eugenie. He died London, June 20, 1869.
16Works.—Pianoforte: Op. 1 Tarentella; Valses: Op. 2, 4, 18, 46, 100, 108; Nocturnes: Op. 3, 125; Dances: Op. 6, 24, 61; Op. 7; La Fileuse, Reveries, etc.: Op. 9, 10, 42, 78, 89, 110, 124, 127; Mazurkas: Op. 11, 41, 98, 107; Impromptus: Op. 12, 26, 65, 81, 82, 99, 105; Polkas, Galops: Op. 13, 31, 49, 83, 91, 96; Op. 14, Barcarolle; Caprices: Op. 17, 22, 30, 109,111, 113; Op. 21, L'orgie; Marches: Op. 25, 43, 62, 72; Idylles: Op. 29, 39, 128; Op. 32, Le Papillon; Op. 35, Styrienne; Op. 38, 64, Souvenirs; Op. 40, Fanfare; Op. 42, Prière; Op. 48, Les Clochettes; Op. 51, La Savillana; Op. 52, La Fanchonette; Op 58, Tyrolienne; Op. 66, Ave Maria; Op. 73, La Zingara; Op. 74, La Favorite; Op. 80, La Cascade de Roses; Op. 88, Berceuse; Op. 90, Fantasia; Op. 92, Serenade; Op. 93, La Phalène; Op. 94, Le Chalet; Op. 102, Rhapsodie; Op. 104, Ronde des Elfes; Op. 106, La Cloche du Couvent; Op. 112, I Lazzaroni; Op. 119, Les Sylphes des Bois; Op. 121, Volhynia; Op. 126, Marinilla. Transcriptions and other arrangements: Op. 16, 19, 20, 27, 28, 38-37, 44, 45, 50, 53, 55, 56, 60, 68, 67-71, 75-77, 87, 101, 103, 114-118, 122, etc. Songs: Alice, where art thou?; Bygone love; I'll think of thee; Mélanie: Twilight dream, etc.
18Ashe, Andrew, flute-player, born Lisburn, 1758 [1756]? He was educated at Woolwich, where he learned the violin, and was afterwards adopted by General Bentinck, with whom he went to Minorca, and subsequently to Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, and Holland. At the Hague he received lessons on the flute from Wendling, and became family musician to Lord Torrington at Brussels, where he gained the post of first flute-player at the Opera House, in competition with Vanhall, 1779. He resided in Dublin, 1784-91, and appeared at London, 1792, at Saloman's second concert, where he played a flute concerto of his own. In 1799 he married Miss Comer, a vocalist. He held the position of principal flute-player at the Italian Opera, London, and was director of the Bath concerts from 1810 to 1822. He died at Dublin, April, 1838. He composed concertos, etc. for the flute.
20Ashley, John, musician and conductor, born in first half of the 18th century. He was assistant-conductor under Joah Bates of the Handel commemoration, 1784, director of ora-
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