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1other motets by a certain W. Demande, who is possibly the same man. There is also an incomplete copy of a 6-part motet, 'Beati omnes' (B.M. Add. MSS. 32,377/40v), which bears this name.
3W. H. H.; addns. by G. E. P. A. and J. M.
5DAMASCENE, ALEXANDER (d. July 14, 1719), an alto singer who was a foreigner, of probably Italian extraction but French birth, and who, on July 22, 1682, obtained letters of denization in England (see Pat. Roll, 34 Chas. II. pt. 6, No. 4, where he is described as a French Protestant).
7On July 18, 1689, he was sworn Composer of the Private Music to King William III., and on Dec. 6, 1690, as a Gentleman Extraordinary of the Chapel Royal. On the death of Henry Purcell in 1695 he was advanced to a full place. Damascene was a prolific song-writer, and many of his compositions may be found in the following collections:
9'Choice Ayres and Songs,' 1676–84; 'The Theatre of Musick,' 1685–87; 'Vinculum societatis,' 1687–91; 'The Banquet of Musick,' 1688–92; 'Comes Amoris,' 1687–94; 'The Gentleman's Journal,' 1692–94.
11W. H. H.
13D'AMBLEVILLE, see AMBLEVILLE, D'.
15D'AMBREVILLE, LEONORA, see BOROSINI.
17D'AMBROSIO, see AMBROSIO, D'.
19DAME BLANCHE, LA, opéra-comique in 3 acts, founded on Scott's Monastery and Guy Mannering; libretto by Scribe, music by Boieldieu; produced Opéra-Comique, Dec. 10, 1825; in English as 'The White Maid,' Covent Garden, Jan. 2, 1827.
21DAMEN (DAHMEN, DAMMEN), JOHANN ANDREAS (b. Hague, c. 1760; d. ? London), was one of the last viola da gambists, violoncellist and composer. Eitner states that he appeared as violinist in London in 1792, but this was another member of that numerous family, possibly a son of Johann Andreas, who was 2nd violin to Salomon at Hanover Square Rooms, where he also played a concerto on May 28, 1792. J. A. Damen was very popular in London both as composer and executant. He was violoncellist at Drury Lane in 1794, and toured in Germany, 1796–97. In 1799 he played a trio for gamba and 2 horns of his own composition at the King's Theatre, Haymarket. He composed sonatas for violoncello, duets for various instruments, string trios and quartets which enjoyed a large amount of popularity in England, France and Germany; also 2 books of canzonets and one of sacred songs.
23E. v. d. s.
25DAMNATION DE FAUST, see FAUST (4).
27DAMOREAU, LAURE CINTHIE MONTALANT b. Paris, Feb. 6, 1801; d. there, Feb. 25, 1863), opera singer, was admitted into a vocal class at the Conservatoire, Nov. 28, 1808.
29Engaged at the Théâtre Italiens in second parts at the age of 18, Mlle. Cinti, as she now called herself, made her first appearance as Cherubino. She played the part with great charm and grace, but it was not till 1821 that she attempted principal parts. In 1822 she was engaged by Ebers for the London opera, at a salary of £500. She created little sensation, however, and returned to Paris, where she soon began to take a higher place. The arrival of Rossini was a fortunate event for her. She made her début at the Opéra, Feb. 24, 1826, in 'Fernand Cortez,' and her success was complete. Rossini wrote for her the principal female parts in the 'Siège de Corinthe' and 'Moïse,' which contributed to her reputation. In consequence, however, of some misunderstanding with the management, Cinti quitted the theatre abruptly in 1827, and went to Brussels, where she excited the greatest enthusiasm. Concessions having been made, she returned to Paris; but, before leaving Brussels, was married to Damoreau, an unsuccessful actor. She remained at the Opéra till 1835, when she joined the Opéra-Comique (1836–1842). Auber wrote for her such works as the 'Domino noir,' 'L'Ambassadrice' and 'Zanetta.' Cinti retired from the stage in 1843, sang again in London in that year, and made a tour with the violinist Artôt in the United States, also in 1843, then at The Hague, at Ghent in 1845, at St. Petersburg, and at Brussels in 1846. In 1834 she had been appointed professor of singing at the Conservatoire in Paris; this place she resigned in 1856 and retired to Chantilly.
31Mme. Cinti published an 'Album de romances' and a few separate pieces. She wrote also a 'Méthode de chant,' dedicated to her pupils. Her son died at an early age, after distinguishing himself by some vocal compositions; and her daughter, a singer, married M. Weckerlin.
33J. M.
35DAMPER, see MUTE.
37DAMROSCH, (1) LEOPOLD (b. Posen, Prussia, Oct. 22, 1832; d. New York, Feb. 15, 1885), composer, conductor and violinist. After a preliminary education at the gymnasium in his native town, he graduated at Berlin University in 1854 with the degree of Doctor of Medicine.
39Having shown marked musical taste in early life, he decided then, against his parents' wishes, to abandon medicine and devote himself to the study of music. He became a pupil of Ries, S. W. Dehn and Böhmer, and made such progress that he appeared the next year as solo violinist in Magdeburg. After giving concerts in the principal German cities, he was appointed (1857) leading violinist in the court orchestra at Weimar by Liszt, who was then the director. While here Damrosch became intimate with Liszt and many of his most distinguished pupils, and also won Wagner's lifelong friendship. Here, too, he married the singer Helene von Heimburg. In 1850–60 Damrosch was conductor of the
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