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Dictionary of music, 1908
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1and in 1887 of the cathedral (St. Veit). He is also teacher of theory at the Conservatorium, and examiner of music teachers for the middle schools. F. is learned in all matters relating to chorales, and a zealous promoter of polyphonic a cappella music. He has written several masses and requiems, organ works, likewise a treatise on harmony.
3(5) Alban, b. Oct. 23, 1849, Reichenbach (Voigtland); pupil of the Dresden Conservatorium, was orchestral leader at Carlsbad, Breslau, Stettin; in 1871 became court musician and conductor of the Singakademie, Neustrelitz; in 1881 teacher at the Conservatorium and conductor of the Dresden Liedertafel; in 1882 court capellmeister at Neustrelitz; and in 1903 court conductor at Dessau. He has composed chamber music, educational pf. pieces, songs, orchestral works, and also three operas (Das Flüstern, 1875; Die Mädchen von Schilda, 1887 [both at Neustrelitz]; and 's Lorle [Dresden, 1891]).
5Förtsch, add, Cf. Fr. Zeller's "J. Ph. F."
7Folville, Juliette, b. Jan. 6, 1870, Liège, gifted composer; she is also a performer on the violin and the pianoforte (opera, Atala, Lille, 1892).
9Fontaine (1), Mortier de. (See Mortier).—(2) Hendrik, b. April 5, 1857, Antwerp; pupil of the Conservatoire, since 1883 teacher of singing at that institution, esteemed concert-singer (bass), especially in Benoit's oratorios (Lucifer).
11Fontana (1), Giovanni Battista, one of the oldest composers for violin, and one who aided in the development of chamber music, d. 1630 of the plague at Brescia. In 1641 there appeared of his compositions: sonatas for violin with bass, some for two violins with bassoon, and one for three violins (published by Reghino).
13(2) Jules, b. 1810, d. Dec. 31, 1869, pianist, friend of Chopin, whose posthumous works he published.
15Foote, Arthur, wrote also more serious works: two orchestral suites, serenade for strings (Op. 25), overture "In the Mountains" (Op. 14), symphonic poem "Francesca da Rimini" (Op. 24), string quartets, etc.
17Ford, Ernest, b. 1858, London, composer and conductor (Royal Amateur Orchestral Society). Has written operas and operettas, ballets, and church music.
19Foster, Myles Birket, b. 1851. Studied composition under Sullivan and Prout. Organist of the Foundling Hospital (1880—1892). Examiner for Trinity College, London.
21Franchetti, Alberto Baron, b. Sept. 18, 1860, Turin, of wealthy parents, pupil of the Munich Conservatorium; composer of chamber music and orchestral works, likewise of the operas Asraele (produced at Reggio d'Emilia, 1888; also in Germany [Hamburg]), Cristoforo Colombo (1892), Fior d'Alpe (1894), and Germania (1902).
23Franck (1) M., add Cf. Aloys Obrist's "M. F." (1892, dissertation).
25Franke, Hermann, b. Feb. 9, 1834, Neusalz-a.-O., pupil of Marx, was at first cantor at Crossen, and since 1869 has been cantor at the principal church at Sorau (Silesia); in 1883 he became royal musical director. F. has written many sacred and secular vocal works (oratorio, Isaaks Opferung), several of which won prizes; he has published a "Handbuch der Musik."
27Franz, (1). His father, Christoph Franz Knauth (not "von"), by royal permission, changed his family name into "Franz" in 1847.
29Fricke, d. June 27, 1894, Berlin.
31Friderici (Friederici), Daniel, cantor primarius at Rostock from about 1614 until 1656, during which period appeared his "Musica Figuralis" ("Unterweisung in der Singkunst," 1614, several times republished); likewise a series of excellent vocal compositions (concertos a 3—5, "Bicinia sacra" (1623), and "Deliciae juveniles" (1654)).
33Frost, H. F., d. 1901.
35Fuchs (4), J. N., add, In 1893 he became director of the Conservatorium of the Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde, Vienna, in succession to Hellmesberger; d. Oct. 5, 1899.
37Fumagalli, (1) add, pupil of Angeloni at the Milan Conservatorio, attracted attention from 1848 in Italy, France, and Belgium as a refined pianist; he was also for a time popular as composer of operatic fantasias, salon pieces, dances, etc. ("Concerto fantastique: Les Clochettes," with orchestra).
39(2) d. June 21, 1901, at Milan.
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43Garcia, Manuel, celebrated, in 1905, the hundredth anniversary of his birth. Died at his residence, "Mon Abri," London, July 1, 1906.
45Garcin, add, He conducted the Conservatoire concerts up to 1892 (successor, Taffanel). He died at Paris, Oct. 10, 1896.
47Garrigues, Malwina. (See Schnorr von Carolsfeld).
49Geisler (2), Paul. In place of G. has composed four operas, etc., read His operas are: Ingeborg (Bremen, 1884), Hertha (Hamburg, 1891), Die Ritter von Marienburg (Hamburg, 1891), Palm (Lübeck, 1893); Warum and Fridericus Rex (1899), and Prinzessin Ilse (1903).
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