Hipkins, Alfred J. (Alfred James), 1826-1903

Epithet: of Add MS 35227

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Born in 1826, Alfred James Hipkins initially worked as a piano tuner for J Broadwood and Sons, piano makers. He went on to write a series of works relating to musical instruments, musicology and composers, some in collaboration with his daughter Edith. His publications included Canter lectures on musical instruments, their construction and capabilities (London, 1891); A comparison of various tuning forks by means of a monochord (London, 1869); A description of the history of the pianoforte and of the older keyboard stringed instruments (London, 1896); Dorian and Phyrgian reconsidered from a non-harmonic point of view (London, 1902); How Chopin played (J M Dent and Sons, London); and Musical instruments: historic, rare and unique (A & C Black, Edinburgh, 1888).

From the guide to the Hipkins, Alfred James, c1860-c1936, (Senate House Library, University of London)

Alfred J. Hipkins was an English musicologist and authority on ancient instruments. He acted as a consultant to musicians, introduced the clavichord to pianists, including Clara Schumann and Rubenstein, and wrote several works on instruments. His daughter, Edith J. Hipkins, was an artist and illustrated some of his works.

From the description of Alfred J. and Edith J. Hipkins letters received, postcards received and notes, 1881-1937. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 61691302

English writer on musical instruments.

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London June 21 1902, to Miss Frances C[lary] Morse, 1902 June 21. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666308

From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : London May 10 1882, to Mr. [Joseph] Bennett, 1882 May 10. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270666303

English collector of instruments and music historian.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : 33 Great Pultney Street, [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1866 Sept. 25. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125571

Epithet: of the Royal College of Music

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