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Pronouncing dictionary and condensed encyclopedia of musical terms, instruments, composers and important works, 1880
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1Rosenhain, Jacob (rō-sēn-hīn), 1813. An excellent pianist, teacher and composer of serious music; born in Mannheim, but settled for many years in Paris. He won the hearty praise of Mendelssohn and Schumann, and is respected by all who know him. He now lives in retirement in Baden-Baden.
3Rosetti, Franz Anton (rō-sēt'-tī), 1750-1792. A Bohemian musician and composer. He wrote oratorios, symphonies and chamber music.
5Ross, John, 1764-1833. Organist of St. Paul's, at Aberdeen. He wrote six concertos for piano and orchestra, seven sonatas for piano-forte, songs, etc.
7Rossi, Lemme (rōs'-sī), 1601-1673. Professor of philosophy and mathematics at the University of Pérouse, his native city. He wrote a work on the relations of the musical intervals.
9Rossi, Luigi Felicio, 1805-1863. A respected professor of music and composer of church music in Turin.
11Rossini, Gioachomo Antonio (rōs-sē'-nē), 1792-1868, was born in Peraro, of poor but musically gifted parents. His father was a trumpeter; he was also a devoted patriot, and his revolutionary enthusiasm caused him to be thrown into prison. While there, his wife was obliged to support the family, and being possessed of a fine voice and dramatic talent, went upon the stage as a prima donna. Young Gioachomo received musical instruction very early, though in a somewhat desultory and superficial way. Even after he entered the school of music at Bologna, in his 15th year, he was poorly taught in composition. But he diligently studied Haydn and Mozart, and soon felt the impulse to compose. After some eight or ten insignificant operas and other youthful works, which served to develop his talent and to give him skill in composition, he wrote "Tancred" in his 21st year. This work was so brilliant, so florid, so full of splendid, gorgeous effects, that it made a new epoch in Italian music, and retained its popularity all over Europe for many years. He had been poor, but his success with this and some other operas led to an engagement in Naples, where Barbaja, his theatre director, gave him valuable assistance, and made money for them both. He wrote here "The Barber of Seville," one of the best comic operas ever produced, and "Othello," in which he strove after dramatic characterization. This latter tendency he showed still more in his "Moses in Egypt," and especially in "William Tell," in which his work culminated. This was his last opera, and was written in 1830. He had now become a rich man, and lived in luxurious retirement the life of a cultivated and elegant gentleman and connoisseur until his death. His only important work after "William Tell" was his "Stabat Mater," a brilliant and imposing but not essentially religious work. He was twice married, both times happily, and his first marriage, especially, had an extremely favorable influence on the development of his genius. His was one of the great creative minds of our time. (F.)
13Rouget de L'Isle, Claude Joseph (rō-jā dě īl), 1760-1836. The composer of the world-renowned Marseilles Hymn, perhaps the most inspiring battle song ever written. He wrote nothing else of importance.
15Rousseau, Jean Jacques (roos-sō'), 1712-1778. This distinguished philosopher and author was also possessed of decided musical talent. He lacked thorough technical training, but succeeded, nevertheless, in producing at least one opera which was decidedly successful. He also educated himself to be an authority in musical criticism, took an active part in the disputes between Sully and the Italians, and afterwards between the Gluckists and Piccinists, and contributed materially to the elevation and purification of French taste.
17Rubato (Ital. roo-bā'-tō). Stolen; i.e. slackening or varying the time for the purpose of expression.
19Rubini, Giovanni Battista (ru-bē'nē), 1795-1845. One of the most renowned singers who ever lived, and the best tenor in Europe in his day. His voice was extremely fine, and his execution astonishing. Among his best pupils was Mario.
21Rubinstein, Anton Gregor (rū'-bĭn-stĭn). The greatest piano virtuoso of our time, and also a noted composer, was born in Wallachia, in 1829. His life, except when he has been on concert tours in Europe and America, has been spent in Russia. He was for many years director of the Conservatory at St. Petersburg, and also of the Russian Musical Society at the same place. He has written songs, piano music, chamber music, oratorios, operas and symphonies, some of which are very important.
23Rubinstein, Nicolaus, brother of Anton, director of the Conservatory of the Singing Society of the Russian Musical Society in Moscow.
25Rudersdorf, Emilia, a renowned singer of our time. Born in Russia in 1822. Her father was a Dutch conductor, who went to Hamburg when she was a child. At her marriage with Professor Küchermeister she withdrew from the stage, but finally returned to it, then settled in London, and has now been for some years a teacher of singing in Boston.
27Ruhe (roo'-ě). Rest, repose.
29Rust, F. W. (roost), 1739-1796. Music director in Anhalt-Dessau. Pupil of Friedemann Bach, and C. P. E. Bach. He was a good, but not a prolific composer, his strength being devoted to the promotion of music and culture generally. He made the little principality an intellectual center of great importance.
31Rust, W. K., youngest son of F. W. Rust, 1787-1855. He was an excellent pianist and teacher.
33Rust, Wilhelm, grandson of F. W. Rust, organist of St. Luke's Church in Berlin, and since 1871, professor of counterpoint and composition in Stein's Conservatory in Berlin. Born in 1822. He is a distinguished composer, writer on musical topics, and editor of numerous works.
35Sacchini, Antonio M. G., 1734-1786. A distinguished Neapolitan composer, pupil of Durante. He wrote many operas and much church music.
37Sachs, Hans, 1494-1576. The most renowned of the so-called "master singers," and a prolific writer of verses. Lived in Nürnberg.
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