Scan 56
The American history and encyclopedia of music .., 1908
15 lines. Read by computer on 8 September 2026. Printed page 34. See the scan on archive.org.
1Backer-Gröndahl
2in Berlin took a protracted course at the celebrated Kullak academy and studied composition under Richard Wüerst. She then settled quietly in Christiania, devoting her time to teaching and composing with occasional appearances in local concerts. In 1871 she played at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, went to Florence and there won von Bülow's recognition of her exceptional talent; at Weimar delighted Liszt with her playing and for some time was under the influence of this master. In 1875 she was married to the celebrated singing teacher, Herr Gröndahl of Christiania. Since her marriage she has made various successful tours through Scandinavia and played with very great success in London and Paris. As a teacher she is markedly successful and of wide influence. Her children have studied under her and are counted with her gifted pupils. She is the author of many songs and a great deal of music for the piano, and both as pianist and composer stands at the head of modern music in Norway.
4Baermann (bär'-män), Heinrich Joseph. 1784-1847.
5The Baermanns (Bärmanns) were a remarkable family of musicians, Heinrich, his brother, son, and grandson all attaining eminence in the world of music. Heinrich Joseph was a famous clarinet player, and his compositions for the clarinet are much esteemed by the players of today. He was on terms of intimacy with Meyerbeer and was a contemporary and friend of Karl Maria von Weber and Mendelssohn. Weber wrote for him several clarinet-concertos, and it was for Baermann that Mendelssohn wrote the duets for clarinet and basset-horn known as opus 113. Baermann was born at Potsdam, and attended the oboe school there. As a clarinettist he was given a place in the band of the Royal Guard, where his skill won the patronage of Prince Louis Ferdinand of Prussia. He appeared at the Prince's private concerts, and received instruction from the royal chamber-musician. After the defeat of Jena, Baermann was one of the prisoners-of-war. On his release he returned to Berlin, and presently was given the appointment of clarinettist in the Court band at Munich. A series of concert tours, begun in 1808, made his name known throughout Europe. Also as a composer Baermann won many triumphs. On his death, which occurred at Munich, he left behind numerous compositions, which are favorites with clarinet players of today. His brother Karl, 1782-1842, was a bassoon-player of renown.
7Baermann, Karl. 1820-1885.
8Son of the preceding, a clarinettist of note, and the author of excellent compositions for the clarinet and an excellent Clarinet Method. He was a pupil of his father, accompanied him on his later concert tours, shared in his triumphs, and eventually succeeded to his father's place in the Munich Court Orchestra. From the time he was fourteen years old, he played in the Court band, and he was but eighteen when his father presented him to the world as a virtuoso of highest excellence. Karl Baermann gained enviable fame as a clarinettist. Grove speaks of him as a true scholar and successor of his father.
10Baermann, Karl jr. 1839-
11Son of preceding, contemporary pianist and teacher, has resided in the United States since 1881. He was born at Munich, into the fair inheritance of his father and grandfather, early evinced marked musical ability and became a pupil of Liszt. He studied composition under Lachner, taught for a while in the music-school at Munich, and in 1881 came to Boston. Karl Baermann has been very successful in this country, where he is highly esteemed both as a player and teacher. He is also a composer, having written various pieces for the piano.
13Baillot (bī-yō), Pierre Marie Francois de Sales. 1771-1842.
14Great French violin-player. He was the last representative of the great classical school of violin-playing in Paris. He showed great talent early. Studied first with an Italian, named Polidori, and afterwards with Sante-Marie at Paris. From this very thorough teacher he gained the solid foundation, which made him the great artist he afterward became. After the death of his father, in 1783, he was sent to Rome, to study the violin, by a wealthy Frenchman who had adopted him. At Rome he was a pupil of Pollani, who had studied with Nardini, and he made rapid progress, but
The computer misreads some letters and numbers. Where a name matters to you, read the scan.