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British Musical Biography: A Dictionary of Musical Artists, Authors and …, 1897
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1BAILLIE.
3Abbey, about the middle of the 18th century. He gained prizes given by the Catch Club in 1763 and 1766. He held the position of organist of St. Luke's, Old Street, and All Saints, Fulham, London. Died at London, May 7, 1774.
5Works.—Collection of glees and catches. London [1768]. The Laurel, a collection of songs. Ode to Contentment. Numerous single songs, and others in "Love in a Village," etc.
7Baillie, Alexander, musician of the 18th century. He was an engraver in Edinburgh. Editor of "Airs for the Flute, with a thorough bass for the Harpsichord. Edinburgh, 1735.
9Baillie, Peter, commonly called "Pate Baillie," violinist, was born at Stenhouse, in Liberton parish, Midlothian, February 25, 1774, and was a descendant of the gipsy family of Baillies of the Upper Ward of Lanarkshire, his father being Matthew Baillie of that sept. He was originally a stonemason, and worked for a time at the Edinburgh University building, but he settled as a violin-player at Loanhead and Bonnyrigg in Midlothian. He died at Liberton, Midlothian, about 1841, and is buried in the churchyard there. A selection of his compositions were published as "A Selection of Original Tunes for the pianoforte and violin." Edinburgh, 1825; for the benefit of his family. He was a talented performer of Scots music, and was widely employed "at penny weddings, kirns, and other merry 'splores,'" but seems to have been a rude, offensive fellow, much given to bouts of intemperance.
11Bain, John, musician and teacher in Glasgow in the latter half of the 18th century, published "The Vocal Musician, being a collection of select Scots and English Songs, adapted to two, three, or four voices." Glasgow, 1774.
13Bairstow, Thomas, musician, published "An Original set of Psalm and Hymn Tunes arranged for one or four voices, with an accompaniment for the organ or pf." Halifax [1852]. Second set of Original Psalm and Hymn Tunes . . . Halifax [1852].
15Baker, George, composer, born Exeter about 1773. He studied under Jackson of Exeter and Hugh Bond. He entered the family of the Earl of Uxbridge, and received further instruction from Cramer and Dussek. Organist successively of St. Mary's, Stafford, 1794; All Saints', Derby, 1810; and Rugeley, 1824. In 1797 he took the degree of Mus. Bac., Oxford., but did not proceed to Mus. Doc. as is usually supposed. He died at Rugeley, February 19, 1847. He composed "The Caffres," a musical entertainment, London, 1802; Sonatas for the pf.; Organ voluntaries; Songs; Six Anthems for 4, 5, and 6 voices; and Glees for 8 and 4 voices.
17BALFE.
19Baker, Sir Henry Williams, Bart., musician and clergyman, born London, May 27, 1821. Son of vice-admiral Sir Henry Loraine Baker, C.B.. He was educated at Cambridge University, and graduated B.A., 1844, and M.A., 1847. Vicar of Monkland, near Leominster, 1851. Succeeded his father as a baronet, 1859. Died at Monkland Vicarage, February 12, 1877. He was the originator and one of the compilers of "Hymns Ancient and Modern," 1858, and numerous later editions, to which he contributed "Stephanos" and "St. Timothy." He published a volume of "Daily Prayers" and various religious works.
21Baker, James Andrew, organist and composer, born Birmingham, November 8, 1824; died there November 17, 1863. He studied at Leipzig, and was organist of St. Luke's Church, Bristol Street, Birmingham, from about 1849 to 1863. His wife was a well-known and accomplished local singer. He composed a few chants and hymn tunes.
23Baldwin, W——, author, published "The Science of Music." London, 1829.
25Balfe, Michael William, composer and vocalist, born in Pitt Street, Dublin, May 15, 1808. He studied under C. E. Horn, Rooke, and Alex. Lee in Ireland. He accompanied Horn to England, and became a violinist at Drury Lane, 1824. In 1825 he was adopted by Count Mazzara, whom he accompanied to Italy. He sang in Italy and in Paris in 1827, and remained on the continent till 1835. There he was married to Mlle. Lina Rosen, a Hungarian vocalist. In 1835 he sang in London, and in 1839 he became manager of the Lyceum Theatre. He conducted at H.M. Theatre, 1845-52, and directed the National Concerts at Drury Lane in 1850. In 1852 he sang in Russia. From 1852 till his death he was occupied chiefly as a composer. He died at Rowney Abbey, Herts., October 20, 1870.
27Works.—Operas: I Rivali di se Stessi, Palermo, 1829; Un Avvertimento di Gelosé, Pavia, 1830; Enrico Quarto al passo della Marno, Milan, 1831; Siege of Rochelle, London, 1836; Maid of Artois, London, 1836; Catherine Grey, London, 1837; Joan of Arc, London, 1837; Diadeste, London, 1838; Falstaff, London, 1838; Keolanthe, London, 1841; Le Puits d'Amour, Paris, 1843; Bohemian Girl, London, November 27, 1843; Daughter of St. Mark, London, 1844; Quatre Fils Aymon, Paris, 1844; Enchantress, London, 1845; L'Etoile de Séville, Paris, 1845; Bondman, London, 1846; The Devil's in it, London, 1847; Maid of honour, London, 1847; Sicilian Bride, London, 1852; Pittore e Duca, London, 1856 [revived as the 'Painter of Antwerp,' 1881]; Rose of Castille, London, 1857; Satanella, London, 1858; Bianca, London, 1860; Puritan's daughter, London, 1861; Blanche
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