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Stokes Encyclopedia Of Music And Musicians, 1908
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1ernment paid him 4,000 francs for his "Requiem," and 10,000 francs for his "Symphonie Funèbre et Triomphale," in 1840. He was thus able to tour Germany, a project which his wife bitterly opposed, and which brought about their separation, but proved a complete artistic success, for Schumann and Liszt had already made some of his works known, and his genius was acknowledged from St. Petersburg to London while still unknown to Parisians. Home again in 1843, Paris had nothing better to offer him than a conductor's post. Visits to Vienna, to St. Petersburg, to London increased his reputation abroad, and at the Paris Exposition of 1855 he was commissioned to write an opening "Te Deum" and "L'Impériale" cantata for its close. These brought him the Legion of Honor. Membership in the Académie and the librarianship at the Conservatoire soon followed. On the death of his first wife Berlioz had married a singer, Mlle. Martin Recio. Her death occurred in 1862, leaving him quite alone in the world, for his son, who had occasioned him much anxiety, was then in the navy. The following year "Les Troyens," an opera which he regarded as his masterpiece, proved a flat failure. Berlioz composed no more. He made a tour of Russia in 1867, but his health had failed, and he died in Paris, Mar. 8, 1879. Those who wish to understand Berlioz more fully will do well to read his delightful "Soirees de l'orchestra," his letters, and his "Memoires," which have been translated into English. "À travers Chants" is among his most notable critical works. Important compositions besides those named are: "Le Carnaval Romain," overture; "L'Enfance du Christ," oratorio; "Rob Roy," overture. See biography, Adolphe Julien, 1888.
3Bermudo (Juan) wrote "Libro de la declaracion de instrumentos," published at Ossuna, 1555; Spanish monk; b. near Astoga, 1510.
5Bernabei (Gioseffo Antonio) composed 16 operas, masses, etc.; chapelmaster at Munich in succession to his father, GIUSEPPE ERCOLE. B. 1659, Rome; d. Mar. 9, 1732.
7Bernabei (Giuseppe Ercole) composed two operas and church music; chapelmaster to Elector of Bavaria. B. Caprarola, about 1620; d. Munich about 1688.
9Bernacchi (Antonio) sang soprano in opera "Clearte," London, 1717, and with continued success until 1730, when he founded a school in Italy, becoming the teacher of Raff, Guarducci, Mancini, Amadori, and others; composed vocal music. B. Bologna, 1690; d. Mar. 1756.
11Bernard (Émile) composed the cantata "Guillaume le Conquérant," violin concerto for Sarasate, suites, etc., and other works for organ, piano, and orchestra. B. Marseilles, Aug. 6, 1845; d. Sept. 11, 1902, Paris.
13Bernasconi (Andrea) composed 21 operas and much church music; taught in Munich where he became chapelmaster. B. Verona, 1712; d. Munich, 1784.
15Bernasconi (Antonia) sang sop. rôles in opera; debut, Vienna, 1764, in "Alceste," written for her by Gluck; created rôle of Aspasia in Mozart's "Mithridate"; stepdaughter of ANDREA; retired 1783.
17Berner (Friedrich Wilhelm) wrote on music; composed, taught; played piano and clarinet at Breslau while von Weber was chapelmaster. B. Breslau, May 16, 1780; son of organist of the Elizabeth Church; d. May 6, 1827.
19Bernhard (Christoph) composed church music, sang ten.; chapelmaster at Dresden. B. Dantsic, 1627; d. Nov. 14, 1692.
21Bernsdorf (Eduard) edited "Universal Lexicon der Tonkunst"; wrote music criticism; composed. B. Dessau, Mar. 25, 1825.
23Berselli (Matteo) sang ten. in opera, London, 1720-21.
25Bertin (Louise Angélique) composed "La Esmeralda," to book by Victor Hugo, "Le Loup Garou," and "Faust"; sang con.; played piano. B. Roche, near Bièrre, Feb. 15, 1805; d. April 26, 1877.
27Bertini (Benoit Auguste) played
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