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Cyclopedia of music and musicians, 1888

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1PER PIETÀ
3and Berlin); and by Haslinger (Vienna); as "Mouvement perpétuel," by Brandus & Dufour (Paris); as "Allegro brillant," by Augener & Co. (London); as "Brilliant Rondo," by Chappell & Co. (London), and Cramer & Co. (ib.); as "Moto continuo," by Chappell & Co. (London); and, "Il moto perpetuo," by Ricordi (Milan). The Rondo has been rearranged by Henselt with modern difficulties, and adapted by Brahms as a study for the left hand. Paganini also wrote Moto perpetuo, Allegro de concert for the violin, op. 11.—Jahns, Weber Verzeichniss, 159; Benedict, Weber, 140.
5PER PIETÀ, BELL' IDOL MIO, aria for soprano with orchestra, in E-flat, text from Metastasio's Artaserse, music by Mozart, composed in Milan in 1770, Breitkopf & Härtel, Mozart Werke, Serie vi., No. 6.—Köchel, Verzeichniss, No. 78.
7PER PIETÀ, NON RICERCATE, rondo for tenor with orchestra, in E-flat, text from Anfossi's opera, Il curioso indiscreto, music by Mozart, composed in Vienna, June 21, 1783. Breitkopf & Härtel, Mozart Werke, Serie vi., No 27.—Köchel, Verzeichniss, No. 420; André, No. 59.
9PER QUESTA BELLA MANO, aria for bass, with orchestra, accompaniment and contrabass obligato, in D, by Mozart, composed for Franz Gerl in Vienna, March 8, 1791. Breitkopf & Härtel, Mozart Werke, Serie vi., No. 46. It was sung at the London Philharmonic in 1887.—Köchel, Verzeichniss, No. 612; André, No. 89; Jahn, Mozart, iii. 287.
11PER QUESTE TUE MANINE. See Don Giovanni.
13PERRY, EDWARD BAXTER, born, of American parentage, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Feb. 14, 1855, still living, 1890. Pianist; when two years old he was made totally blind by accident; from his sixth to his nineteenth year he studied the pianoforte in Boston, and in 1875-78 studied in Berlin, Frankfort, Stuttgart, and Weimar, under Kullak, D. Pruckner, and Liszt. On his return he settled in Boston and devoted two years to concert work, but had to abandon it on account of an injury to his right wrist, and in 1881-83 was professor of pianoforte at Oberlin Conservatory. In 1883-85 he was again in Europe, appeared in concerts with success, and at Frankfort received instruction from Clara Schumann. Since 1885 he has been instructor in the Tremont School of Music, Boston, and is well known as a concert pianist in New England and the Middle and Western States. His works consist chiefly of compositions for the pianoforte, and songs. one of two readings
14PERRY, EDWARD BAXTER, born, of American parentage, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, Feb. 14, 1855, still living, 1890. Pianist; when two years old he was made totally blind by accident; from his sixth to his nineteenth year he studied the pianoforte in Boston, and in 1875–78 studied in Berlin, Frankfort, Stuttgart, and Weimar, under Kullak, D. Pruckner, and Liszt. On his return he settled in Boston and devoted two years to concert work, but had to abandon it on account of an injury to his right wrist, and in 1881–83 was professor of pianoforte at Oberlin Conservatory. In 1883–85 he was again in Europe, appeared in concerts with success, and at Frankfort received instruction from Clara Schumann. Since 1885 he has been instructor in the Tremont School of Music, Boston, and is well known as a concert pianist in New England and the Middle and Western States. His works consist chiefly of compositions for the pianoforte, and songs. one of two readings
16PERRY, GEORGE, born at Norwich, England, in 1793, died in London, March 4, 1862. Organist, pupil of Beckwith, settled in London in 1822, and was at first director of music in Haymarket Theatre and organist of Quebec Chapel. In 1832-47 he was concert-master, and in 1848 conductor, of the Sacred Harmony Society. From 1846 he was organist of Trinity Church, Gray's Inn Road. Works: Morning, Noon, and Night, opera, 1822. Oratorios: Elijah and the Priests of Baal, 1818; The Fall of Jerusalem, 1830; The Death of Abel; Hezekiah; Belshazzar's Feast, cantata, 1836. Overture to the Persian Hunters; Anthems. one of two readings
17PERRY, GEORGE, born at Norwich, England, in 1793, died in London, March 4, 1862. Organist, pupil of Beckwith, settled in London in 1822, and was at first director of music in Haymarket Theatre and organist of Quebec Chapel. In 1832–47 he was concert-master, and in 1848 conductor, of the Sacred Harmony Society. From 1846 he was organist of Trinity Church, Gray's Inn Road. Works: Morning, Noon, and Night, opera, 1822. Oratorios: Elijah and the Priests of Baal, 1818; The Fall of Jerusalem, 1830; The Death of Abel; Hezekiah; Belshazzar's Feast, cantata, 1836. Overture to the Persian Hunters; Anthems. one of two readings
19PERSÉE, tragédie-lyrique in five acts and prologue, text by Quinault, music by Lully, first represented at the Académie Royale de Musique, Paris, April 17, 1682. It is one of the composer's best operas. The prologue celebrates Virtue, Innocence, and Fortune. The first act presents plays in honour of Juno; the second, the gardens and palace of Cepheus, King of Ethiopia and father of Andromeda, whom Perseus resolves to deliver. He receives a shield from Minerva and a casque from Pluto; in the third act vanquishes the Gorgon, and in the fourth rescues Andromeda. The last act shows their marriage, and the apotheosis of Cepheus, Cassiopea, Perseus, and Andromeda. Original cast: Persée, M. Dumesnil; Phinée, M. Beaumavielle; Céphée, M. Dun; Andromède, Mlle Aubry; Mérope, Mlle Marthe du Rochois; and

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