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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers and important works, 1880
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1Leo, Leonardo (lā'-ō), one of the most celebrated Neapolitan composers, was born 1694, and died 1746. He wrote several operas and a large number of pieces for the church.
3Leonhard, Hubert, a favorite Belgian violin virtuoso, composer and teacher for his instrument. Born 1819 at Bellaire. After the usual career of a virtuoso, he settled down in 1849 as professor of the violin in the Conservatory at Brussels.
5Leonhard, Julius Emil, a notable German pianist, composer and teacher, born 1810, died 1831 in Leipsic.
7Leonore ou l'Amour Conjugal. An opera-comique in 2 acts, words by Bouilly, music by Gaveaux. 1798. Translated into Italian, the book was composed by Paer in 1804. Translated into German, it was composed by Beethoven as "Fidelio." It was B.'s wish to call the opera Leonore, but he was overruled by the management of the theatre. His four overtures to it are: No. 1 in C, op. 138, composed in 1807; No. 2 in C, 1805, and played at the three performances of the opera; No. 3, C, 1806; Fidelio, in E, for the second and final revision of the opera. 1814.
9Leschetitzky, Theodor (lěs'-chět-tīt'-skī), a distinguished pianist, for some time professor of piano at St. Petersburg, but now living in Vienna. Is the author of many pleasing pieces for the piano. Born 1831. Mme Annette Essipoff was his pupil and wife.
11Leslie, Henry David, was born in London, June 18, 1822. He became conductor of the choir which bears his name in 1855, through which he has established his fame as a refined and highly accomplished conductor of vocal music. Is the author of a symphony in F, 1847; "Immanuel," an oratorio, 1853; "Judith," oratorio, 1858; "Holyrood," cantata, 1860; "Ida," opera, 1864, etc., etc.
13Lestocq, opera in 4 acts, by Auber, 1834.
15Lesueur, Jean François, a French composer of operas, and teacher, born 1763, and in 1792-1796 appeared as the author of several operas. In 1813 L. succeeded Grétry at the Institut, and in 1818 became professor of composition at the Conservatoire. Died 1837.
17Levezza (Ital. lě-vā'-tsā). Lightness.
19Liaison (Fr. lě-ā-zōnh). Smoothness of connection, also a bind or tie.
21Liberamente (Ital. lě-bě-rā-mān'-tě). Freely, easily.
23Libitum (Lat.). Pleasure; ad libitum, at pleasure.
25Libretto (Ital. lě-brā'-tō). A little book. In other words, the text of an opera or other dramatic piece of music.
27License. an arbitrary deviation from the established rules. Justifiable only by some good effect thereby attained.
29Lie (Fr. lě-ā'). Smoothly, the same as legato.
31Liebeslied (Ger. lee'-běs-leed). A love song.
33Liebig, Karl (lee'-bīg). The successful founder of classical popular concerts in Berlin, was born at Schwerdt in 1808, and was for some time clarinetist in a regimental band. He established his orchestra in Berlin in 1850. Died in 1872.
35Lieblich Gedacht (Ger. leeb'-likh gě-dākht). The German name for the "stopped diapason," an 8 ft. flute stop in the organ.
37Liebling, Emil (leeb'-ling). Concert pianist and teacher, was born at Berlin in 1851, studied with Kullak, and came to Chicago in 1872, where he has since held high rank.
39Lied (Ger. leed). A song.
41Liedchen (Ger. leed'-kh'n). A short song, or melody.
43Liedform (Ger.) A song-form.
45Lieder-Spiel (Ger. lee'-děr'-speel). "A Song-play," an operetta.
47Liederkreis (Ger. leed'-ěr-krīs). A cycle of songs.
49Lieder ohne Worte (Ger. leed'-ěr ō-ně vōr'-tě). Songs without words. A title made famous by Mendelssohn.
51Ligatur (Ital. lē-gā'-toor'). See ligature.
53Ligature, an old name for the tie or bind.
55Light, a general name applied to any bright but unimportant composition.
57Light of the World, The, an oratorio in two parts, by Arthur S. Sullivan, 1873.
59Lilliburlero, a celebrated old Irish doggerel song and tune, the latter by Purcel.
61Lilt (Scotch) To sing or pipe. Also the name of a quick tune.
63Lily of Killarney, a grand opera in 3 acts, by Jules Benedict. 1862.
65Lind, Jenny, the great soprano, was born at Stockholm, in 1820. Studied singing there and afterwards with Manuel Garcia in Paris. Her debut took place in 1842, but her reputation was not fully established until 1847. Her American tour under Barnum's management was in 1850 and 1851. In 1852 she married Mr. Otto Goldsmith, the pianist. She still lives in London.
67Lindblad, Adolph Frederick, Swedish composer, mainly of vocal music, born at Stockholm in 1804. He was a teacher of singing, Jenny Lind being one of his pupils. Died 1878.
69Lindpaintner. Peter Joseph von, a successful and industrious German composer, and a superior conductor, born at Coblenz, 1791. In 1819 he was appointed Kapellmeister at Stuttgart, and held that place until his death in 1856. He wrote 28 operas, 3 ballets, 5 melodramas and oratorios, 6 masses, and above 50 songs with piano accompaniment.
71Linke (Ger. līn'-kě), left. The left hand.
73Linley, an English musical family. Thomas, 1725-1795, was a composer of dramatic pieces, and takes high rank. Three of his daughters were successful singers. William, his youngest son, devoted himself to literature and music. 1767-1835.
75Lipinski, Karl Joseph, an eminent violinist of the modern school, was born in Poland in 1790. After many concert tours, in which he was to some extent a rival of Paganini, L. became Kapellmeister at Dresden, where he died in 1861. His numerous compositions are now nearly all forgotten.
77Lisbeth. The French title to Mendelssohn's "Son and Stranger." 1865.
79Liscio (Ital. lě'-shē-ō). Simple, unadorned, smooth.
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