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The MacMillan EncyclopEdia Of Music And Musicians In One Volume-I, 1938
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1GUAGNI-BENVENUTI—GUARNERIUS, GIUSEPPE
3and died at Parma in 1768; he was a brother of Lorenzo, and his instruments were modelled on those of Amati and Stradivarius. Lorenzo Guadagnini, born at Cremona about 1695; died in 1760; father of Giovanni Battista (Giambattista, II); studied with Stradivarius, and made most of his instruments in Plaisance, Milan and Parma. His violins have a beautiful tone, and are made of excellent woods. Giovanni Battista Guadagnini, born at Cremona in 1711; and died in 1786; son and pupil of Lorenzo; worked at Cremona, Piacenze, Milan and Turin. Some of his instruments are exceptionally fine, and it is probable that he studied with Stradivarius, as he used his instruments for models. Gaetano Guadagnini I, a son of Giambattista, was a maker of guitars at Turin from 1775 to 1830. His guitars possess considerable value. Giuseppe Guadagnini I, second son of Giambattista, was born in 1736, and died in 1805; his violins were patterned after the Stradivarius model. Carlo Guadagnini, born at Turin in 1780; died there in 1839; probably the son of Giuseppe I; specialized in the making and repairing of guitars. Gaetano Guadagnini II, eldest son of Carlo, worked at Turin around 1835, and made fine instruments. His brother, Giuseppe Guadagnini II, worked at Turin and Rome around 1880. Antonio Guadagnini, born at Turin in 1831; died there in 1881; a son of Gaetano II, used the instruments of earlier members of his family as his models. Giuseppe Guadagnini III, a son of Antonio, flourished at Turin about 1890. His brother, Francesco Guadagnini, born at Turin in 1863, studied with his father, and then specialized in copying the instruments of Giovanni Battista. His violins have been honored with many prizes, and are marked by a reddish-brown or golden-red varnish.
5Guagni-Benvenuti, Alessandro, Italian composer and teacher, born at Milan in 1844; died there, Oct. 1927. He was a singing teacher, and composer of songs and dances.
7Guaita, Leberecht, German composer, born Demmin, Apr. 9, 1906. He studied at the Cologne Conservatory, and is a film conductor in Berlin. His compositions include film music, dances and songs, some with orchestra.
9Guaitoli, Francesco Maria, Italian composer, born Carpi, 1563; died there, Jan. 3, 1628. He was an ecclesiastic, connected with the cathedral in his native town, and his works included church music, madrigals, motets and canzonets.
11Gualandi detto Campioli, see Campioli, Antonio Gualandi detto.
13Gualdo, Fabio, Italian pianist and composer, born at Venice in 1864; a well-known piano teacher, and has composed for his instrument.
15Gualdo, Giovanni, 18th century musician, active in the early musical life of America.
17Gualter, James, see Gaultier, Jacques.
19Gualteri, Alessandro, Italian composer, organist and conductor at S. Maria, Verona, 1620.
21Gualteri, Antonio, Italian composer and conductor at the church and college of Monselice, Lombardy, from 1608 to 1625.
23Gualtier, James, see Gaultier, Jacques.
25Guami, Francesco, Italian composer, trombonist and conductor, born at Lucca about 1544; died there in 1601.
27Guami, Joseffo (Guammi), Italian composer and organist, born at Lucca about 1540; died in 1611; wrote organ, instrumental, sacred and secular vocal works.
29Guami, Vincenzo (Guammi), 17th century Italian organist; son of Joseffo, G.; organist in Brussels and Lucca.
31Guaracha, a rapid Spanish dance in two parts, the first in triple time and the second in duple time; a guitar accompaniment is usually played by the dancer himself.
33Guarducci, Tommaso, Italian singer, born at Montefiascone about 1720. He studied under Bernacchi at Bologna, and sang with great success at leading Italian theatres from 1745-70. In the spring of 1767 he was heard at the London Opera in Caratacco, by J. C. Bach, and Vento's Conquista del Messico.
35Guarneri, Francesco de, Italian violinist and composer, born Adria, June 5, 1867; died Venice, Sept. 16, 1927. He studied with Frontali, Charles Dancla, César Franck and Vincent d'Indy; toured successfully in England, Russia and Germany; was violinist in the Lamoureux Concerts, Paris, and founded the International Society for Chamber Music there. His compositions include two string quartets, a violoncello sonata, a violin sonata and other violin pieces.
37Guarneri Quartet, contemporary German string quartet, founded at Berlin. The personnel includes David Karpilovsky, first violin; Mauritz Stromfeld, second violin; Hermann Spitz, viola; and Walther Lutz, violoncello. They are one of the finest German organizations, and have toured extensively.
39Guarnerius, Andrea, Italian violin maker, born Cremona about 1626; died Dec. 7, 1698. He studied, at the same time that Stradivarius did, with Nicolo Amati, but while Stradivarius developed an original style, Guarnerius founded his entirely on the Amati pattern. His instruments are not highly finished, and are covered with a fine orange varnish. They are dated from the sign of St. Theresa at Cremona.
41Guarnerius, Giuseppe (called Josephi filius), the son of Andrea G., Italian violin maker working at Cremona. At first he followed his father's designs, but later used a narrow and rapidly widening waist, a different set of the sound holes and a more brilliant
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