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STOKES, ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MUSIC AND MUSICIANS VOLUME 1, 1908
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1ABBÉ
2posed the opera "Del Male in Bene"; published four books of Psalms, three of masses, etc., but declined proposition of Urban VIII to supersede Palestina by rewriting the hymnal. B. Tiferno, 1605; d. 1677.
4Abbé (Joseph Barnabe de St. Sevin) published eight works of sonatas and trios for violin; played violin at the Comédie française and Opéra from 1739 to 1762. B. Agen, France, June 11, 1727, son of Philippe; d. near Charenton, 1787.
6Abbé (Philippe and Pierre de St. Sevin) were famous 'cellists at the Opéra, Paris, 18th century, having been music masters previously at the parish church, Agen. Exquisite playing of Pierre is said to have caused the abandonment of the viol da gamba for the 'cello as an orchestral instrument.
8Abbellimenti. It. Agremens, florid ornaments indicated by a sign.
10Abbellire. It. To overload a melody with ornament.
12Abbellitura. It. Embellishment.
14Abbey (John) built organs of improved construction for many French churches; left business to his sons, E. and J. Abbey. B. in England, Dec. 22, 1785; d. Versailles, Feb. 19, 1859.
16Abbott (Bessie) made her debut at the Opéra, Paris, 1902. B. in America; sop. Metropolitan Opera, New York, 1908.
18Abbott (Emma) sang leading rôles in her own opera company throughout United States; declined to sing "Traviata" on moral grounds. B. Chicago, 1850; d. 1888.
20Abbreviamenti. It. ABBREVIATIONS.
22Abbreviations are employed in music for terms of expression, as dim. for diminuendo, f. for forte; as arbitrary signs, such as two dots on either side of an oblique line for repetition of a group of notes; or as numerals, which serve as shorthand symbols for various chords in figured bass.
24A-B-C-IDIREN. Ger. Exercises in which names of notes replace words.
26Abd el Kadir (Ben Isa) wrote on the history and theory of music, and collected Arabian songs, 14th century.
28ABELA
29Abegg Variations were written by Schumann in compliment to Meta Abegg, on a theme formed of notes contained in her last name.
31Abeille (Johann Christian Ludwig) composed "Amor und Psyche," "Peter und Annchen," an Ash Wednesday Hymn, songs, harpsichord concertos and trios; was successively concertmeister, organist, and music director to the Duke of Württemberg during 50 years. B. Bayreuth, Feb. 20, 1761; d. 1832.
33Abel. Thomas Augustine Arne's oratorio, performed in London, 1755, proved a failure, although containing a beautiful "Hymn of Eve."
35Abel (Clamor Heinrich) published dance music for strings, "Erstlinge Musikalischer Blumen," reprinted as "Drei Opera Musica"; musician to Elector of Hanover. B. in Westphalia about 1650.
37Abel (Karl Friedrich) first made Haydn's symphonies known in England through concerts he directed with John Christian Bach; wrote symphonies, sonatas, etc., once highly popular; the last of great viol da gamba performers. He studied under Johann Sebastian Bach at the Thomas School, Leipsic; played 10 years in the Dresden court orchestra; made London debut, April 5, 1759, in programme of his own works; became court musician to Queen Charlotte. B. Cöthen, Germany, 1725; d. in London, June 22, 1787. Leopold August composed six violin concertos; conducted and played violin at several German courts. B. Cöthen, Germany, 1720, brother of KARL FRIEDRICH.
39Abel (Louis) wrote an excellent violin method; conducted the Munich court orchestra. B. in Thuringia, 1835; d. Munich, Aug. 13, 1895.
41Abela (Karl Gottlob) promoted the study of song in German public schools; published collections of part songs; became cantor of St. Mary's, Halle, 1825. B. Borna, Germany, April 29, 1803; d. Halle, 1841.
43Abela (Don Placido) composed church music and played the organ. B. Syracuse, 1814; prior of Monte Cassino; d. July 6, 1876.
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