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1Psalm 96 for double chorus, op. 33; Two psalms, op. 25 and 26; Trio for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, op. 6; do., op. 20; do., op. 37; Suite for pianoforte and violin, op. 17; Sonata for do., op. 10. For pianoforte: Drei Charakterstücke, op. 1; do., op. 8; Nachtstücke, op. 2; Drei Notturnos, op. 3; Sechs Bagatellen, op. 4; Phantasien, op. 5, 12, 19; Suite (4 hands), op. 7; Drei Phantasiestücke, op. 9; Marsch und Festreigen, op. 11; Scherzo, op. 13; Suite, op. 21; Sonata (4 hands), op. 23; Phantasiestück, op. 27; Acht Pianofortestücke, op. 32; Drei do.—Wochenblatt (1871), ii. 424.
3BARKOUF, French opéra-bouffe in three acts, text by Scribe and Boisseaux, music by Offenbach, represented at the Opéra Comique, Paris, Dec. 24, 1860. The subject is derived from a political and philosophical tale by the Abbé Blanchet. Barkouf is a bull-dog, sent by the Grand Mogul to govern the inhabitants of Lahore, the most turbulent of his subjects. The people tremble whenever the dog barks, but a young girl named Maima tames the beast and rules Lahore so justly and successfully in his name that when Barkouf is unfortunately killed all mourn his loss.
5BÄRMANN, HEINRICH (JOSEF), born at Potsdam, Feb. 17, 1784, died in Munich, June 11, 1847. Celebrated clarinetist, pupil of the oboe school at Potsdam; in 1798 he entered as clarinetist the band of the royal guard, where his skill procured him the patronage of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia, who employed him at his private concerts, and caused him to be instructed by the royal chamber-musician Franz Tausch. After the battle of Jena he was among the prisoners of war, but, released after the Peace of Tilsit, he returned to Berlin, whence he proceeded to Munich, with a recommendation from the Crown Prince Ludwig of Bavaria, and after the first court concert was at once appointed first clarinetist of the royal orchestra. In 1808 he began a series of concert tours throughout Europe, which constituted as many triumphs. Karl Maria von Weber, on his visit to Munich in 1811, wrote for him three clarinet-concertos, became his friend, and travelled with him in the same year; while in Vienna during the Congress of 1813, he was intimate with Meyerbeer, who also composed for him, as later on did Mendelssohn, with whom he formed a lifelong friendship. His compositions are refined, brilliant, and thorough, and continue in high favour with clarinetists. Among the thirty-eight works published are: Concertos and concertinos, op. 24, 27, 28 (Leipsic, Breitkopf & Härtel); Fantasias and sonatas with orchestra, op. 26, 31 (ib.); Quintets for clarinet, two violins, viola, and violoncello, op. 19, 22, 23 (ib.); Quartets for do., op. 18, 25 (ib.); Airs variés with orchestra, op. 12, 20, 21, 29, 37 (ib., and Leipsic, Hofmeister; Bonn, Simrock; Paris, Gambaro); Divertissements, op. 34, 35, 38; Duets, études, and solos. His son and pupil Karl (born in Munich, Oct. 24, 1811, died there, May 24, 1885), also stands high as a virtuoso on the clarinet and basset-horn. He accompanied his father to St. Petersburg in 1832, and to Paris in 1839, and succeeded to his position in the royal orchestra at Munich. His compositions number more than eighty-seven, besides an excellent method for his instrument, in the construction of which he has also made great improvements.—Allgem. d. Biogr., ii. 69; Fétis; Mendel; Schilling; do., Supplement.
7BARNARD, Mrs. CHARLES, born in England in 1834, died at Dover, Jan. 30, 1869. Song writer, published many popular ballads under the pseudonym of "Claribel." She wrote also duets, trios, and quartets, and music for the pianoforte. Brown; Fétis, Supplément, i. 185.
9BARNBY, JOSEPH, born in York, England, Aug. 12, 1838, still living, 1888. Organist, pupil of the Royal Academy of Music; chorister in York Minster. He was for nine years organist at St. Andrew's, Wells Street, London; was conductor of Barnby's Choir, of the Oratorio Concerts,
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