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The Musiclover's Handbook, containing 1) a pronouncing dictionary of musical term and 2) biographical dictionary of musicians, 1911
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1England. In 1874 she married Julius Parkins, and in 1877 Henry Mapleson.
3Rubini, G. B. (roo-bee'-nee). Tenor; Italy. B. 1795; d. 1854.
5Rubinstein, Anton (1830-94). Composer and pianist. Born near Jassy, Rumania; died in St. Petersburg. Made a number of highly successful concert tours, visiting the United States in 1872. Became director of the St. Petersburg Conservatorium, which he founded in 1862. As a pianist, can be considered as second only to Liszt. He wrote symphonies—the "Ocean" and "Dramatic Symphony"—operas, chamber music, etc.
7Rubinstein, Nikolai (1835-81). Composer and pianist, brother of Anton. Born in Moscow; died in Paris. Director of the Conservatorium there. An excellent musician, but owing to his dislike to concert tours, little known outside of Russia.
9Rudersdorff, H. Soprano; Russia. B. 1822; d. 1882.
11Rudorff, Ernst F. Composer and pianist; Germany. B. 1840.
13Ruggieri, F. (rood-jee-eh'-ree). Violin-maker; Italy. B. 16—; d. 17—.
15Rummel, Franz (1853-1901). Pianist and teacher. Born and died in London. Toured America three times.
17Russell, Ella. Soprano; U. S. A. B. 1862.
19Russell, Henry (1813-1900). Composer and barytone vocalist. Born at Sheerness; died in London. He composed about 800 songs, among which are "Cheer, Boys, Cheer," "A Life on the Ocean Wave," "Woodman, Spare that Tree," etc.
21Rust, Friedrich Wilhelm (1739-96). Composer. Born at Wörlitz; died at Dessau.
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25Sacchini, A. M. L. (sak-kee'-nee). Composer; Italy. B. 1734; d. 1786.
27Sachs (zakhs), Hans (1494-1576). Poet and composer. Born and died in Nuremberg. Most famous of the meistersingers.
29Safonoff, Wassili. Conductor; Russia. B. 1852.
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