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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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1Valleria, Alwina Lohmann. Soprano vocalist. Born at Baltimore, in 1848.
3Van der Stucken, Frank. Composer; U. S. A. B. 1858.
5Veracini (veh-rah-chee'-nee), Francesco (1685-1750). Composer and violinist. Born at Florence; died at Pisa.
7Verdi (vehr'-dee), Giuseppe (1813-1901). Composer. Born at Roncole, in the duchy of Parma; died in Milan. Studied at Milan. Gained a great reputation by his operas "Ernani," "Rigoletto," "Trovatore," "Traviata," "Aïda," "Otello," "Falstaff," etc., which have enjoyed an immense vogue all over the world. Verdi ranks as the greatest modern Italian composer, and one of the most prominent musicians of the last century. His latest success is the opera "Falstaff," 1893.
9Veron (veh-rong), Louis Désiré (1798-1867). Writer. Born and died in Paris.
11Vestris, L. E. Alto; England. B. 1797; 1856.
13Viadana, L. (vee-ah-dah'-nah). Composer; Italy. B. 1565; d. 1645.
15Vianesi (vee-a-na'-zee), Auguste Charles. Conductor. Born at Leghorn, in 1837.
17Viardot-Garcia (vyar-do'-gar-thee'-a), Pauline (1831-1910). Composer and mezzo soprano vocalist. Born and died in Paris. Studied the piano under Liszt, but afterward devoted herself to singing. Achieved a brilliant success at the Italian opera in London and Paris, made many tours, retired in 1863, and lived in Paris as a teacher.
19Vieuxtemps (v'yuh-tahng'), Henri (1820-81). Composer and violinist. Born at Verviers, Belgium; died in Algeria. A pupil of Bériot. Made extensive concert tours. From 1846 to 1852 lived at St. Petersburg as court violinist. Made successful tours in Europe and America. Wrote four violin concertos, also a number of lesser compositions of a brilliant and highly effective kind.
21Vilbac, A. C. R. Composer and pianist; France. B. 1829; d. 1884.
23Villaume, J. B. (vee-yome). Violin-maker; France. B. 1798; d. 1875.
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