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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers and important works, 1880
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1Reichardt, Johann Friedrich, 1752–1814. Kapellmeister in Berlin, and a prolific composer of operas and instrumental music, as well as a critic. In the latter field he lacked breadth of view and depth of insight, and here, as in his compositions, he failed to produce anything of lasting value. But he was of importance in the development of the German song, for he introduced a more energetic declamation, and hit upon a truer musical expression for some of Goethe's songs than had been found before. He is also the father of the German Liederspiel (Vaudeville), a play with popular songs introduced.
3Rein (Ger. rin). Pure, clear, perfect; kurz und rein, distinct and clear.
5Rheinberger. Joseph (rín-bär-gér) one of the most talented composers of the present time, was born in Vaduz, 1839. Showed great talent for music, and was organist in church at the age of seven. He was educated at Munich, and resides there as teacher and conductor. Has written several operas, oratorios, organ pieces, piano works and chamber music.
7Reinecke, Karl (rī'-něck-ě), composer, conductor, and piano virtuoso, was born June 23, 1824, in Altona. He was taught by his father, an excellent musician. At 18 years of age he made a successful concert tour to Copenhagen and Stockholm, engaged as conductor at Barmen in 1854. In 1859 he accepted a more important conductorship at Breslau. Since 1861 he has been the conductor of the world-renowned Gewandhaus concerts at Leipsic. He continues to be an excellent concert pianist, and has made many concert tours to London and elsewhere. He is also constantly engaged in composition, and has published more than 100 original works, among them symphonies, operas, masses, oratorios and overtures, and much chamber music.
9Reinken, Johann Adam, a very celebrated organist, was born at Deventer, Province of Ober-yssel, in the Netherlands. His education was mainly obtained at Leipsic and and Hamburg, in the latter place studying with Scheidmann, whom he succeeded as organist at the St. Catherine Church. Bach made two journeys to Hamburg to hear him, the last time playing several hours for Reinken, who declared that the art of organ-playing, well-nigh extinct, had found a new exponent. He died at the advanced age of 99 years and 7 months, Nov. 24, 1722. He published but one work, entitled "Sonatro, concertanten, allemanden, couranten, sarabandens and chiquen for two violins and cembals."
11Reinthaler, Carl Martin (rīn'-tā-lěr), a German musician of some note as teacher of voice and director of various musical societies in Bremen, and also a school of vocal music, was born at Erfurt, Oct. 13, 1822. He is the author of an oratorio of note, "Gebtha."
13Reissiger, Carl Gotlieb, a German musician of versatile talent as singer, pianist, and composer, was born Jan. 31, 1798, at Belzig. Became a pensioner in the Thomas school in Leipsic, where he studied composition and piano. Later by the kindness of friends he received money to pursue his studies in Berlin, and later in Munich with Winter; after traveling through Italy, France and Holland he returned to Berlin and took a position as teacher in a church music institute. He was called in 1826 to Dresden to take the place of director of German opera, vacated by Marschner, and gave such evidence of his superior ability as a director that the King of Saxony appointed him as successor to the deceased von Weber. His compositions include operas, church music, masses, motettes, orchestral works, symphonies, and overtures, and also string and string and piano quintettes, quartettes, trio and duos, besides piano works, and songs. His songs, and especially piano and string trios were at one time very popular, but are almost unknown at the present time. D. 1859.
15Reissiger, F. A., a brother of the above Born July 26, 1809. As composer, director and teacher he attained to some eminence in Norway, his adopted home.
17Reissman, Dr. Phil. August, was born at Frankenstein, Nov. 14, 1825, where he also received his first musical instruction. In 1843 he went to Breslau, where he studied theory, composition, organ, piano, violin and 'cello, thus becoming practically acquainted with music in many departments. During a stay at Weimar he decided to follow literature, and to his literary works is due the greater part of his reputation. The following are his principal literary works, "From Bach to Wagner," "History of the German Song," "General History of Music," three books, "General Musical Instructor," "Manual of Composition," biographies of Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Schubert. The University of Leipsic conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1875. He resides in Berlin, and lectures on the history of music in the Conservatory. one of two readings
18Reissman, Dr. Phil. August, was born at Frankenstein, Nov. 14, 1825, where he also received his first musical instruction. In 1843 he went to Breslau, where he studied theory, composition, organ, piano, violin and 'cello, thus becoming practically acquainted with music in many departments. During a a stay at Weimar he decided to follow literature, and to his literary works is due the greater part of his reputation. The following are his principal literary works, "From Bach to Wagner," "History of the German Song," "General History of Music," three books, "General Musical Instructor," "Manual of Composition," biographies of Schumann, Mendelssohn, and Schubert. The University of Leipsic conferred upon him the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in 1875. He resides in Berlin, and lectures on the history of music in the Conservatory. one of two readings
20Religiosamente (Ital, rě-lě-jě-ō-zā-mān'-tě). Religiously, solemnly, in a devout manner.
22Rellstab, John Carl Frederick, was born Feb. 27, 1759, at Berlin. Died Aug. 13, 1813. He was the son of a printer, and made some improvements in that art. He organized in Berlin the first musical circulating library, and also was the first to write musical critiques for the public press. He did much for music in Berlin, by the introduction of artists in concerts. Among his literary works may be mentioned "An Examination into the Relation of Musical and Oratorical Declamation," and "An Introduction, for Piano-Players, to Bach's Method of Fingering, and his Embellishments and Manner of Execution."
24Rellstab, Caroline, a daughter of the above, born April 18, 1794, at Berlin, died Feb. 17, 1814. She was rightly called one of the greatest singers of her time, possessing an organ of remarkable beauty and compass, from A♭ to F, coupled with great dramatic talent.
26Rellstab, Henry Frederic Louis, a son of J. C., born April 13, 1799, died Nov. 28, 1860. A musical critic and writer of note. The following are among his works: A witty book entitled "Henriette" (Sontag), "or The Beautiful Singer: a History of our Day, by Freimund Zuehauer;" "Franz Liszt," "Ludwig Berger," biographies, and "The Condition of the Opera since Mozart's time."
28Related, having much in common. Related scales, those differing in but one tone.
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