The James G. Barnett Papers 1845-1896 (inclusive)

Meyerbeer, Giacomo, 1791-1864

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By 1831, Spontini's reputation has lost ground to the works of younger men, including Meyerbeer, whose Robert le Diable was first performed eight month after the date of this letter; this is perhaps the opera mentioned here, though Meyerbeer may be referring to the abortive Le Portefaix, the contract for which he had just signed. Despite the apparent warmth of their relationship, Spontini was already jealous. His own continuing lack of success he attributed to a plot orchestrated by Meyerbeer, "...

Donizetti, Gaetano, 1797-1848

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Italian composer. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [Paris], to "il principe di Colobrano" in Naples, 1841 July 27. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565897 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : [Vienna, 13 June 1843], to [Gaetano] Cobianchi in Paris, 1843 June 13. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565892 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Naples, 13 October 1831, to his father, Andrea Doniz...

Locke, Matthew, 1621 or 1622-1677

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Epithet: composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000569.0x000172 British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000471.0x0000c5 Matthew Locke (1621 or 2-1677) was a composer. In 1653, he collaborated with Christopher Gibbons to write the opera Cupid and Death; he was also known for his instrumental and keyboard music, as well as for having written part...

James G. Barnett

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James G. Barnett was active as a composer, conductor, and organist in Connecticut during the latter half of the nineteenth century. He was born in England, but his date of birth is not known. He arrived in Boston around 1845. The Center Church in Hartford quickly appointed him organist, a position that he held until 1867. Barnett also played a major role in Hartford's concert life. In 1857 he helped found the Beethoven Society, serving as the group's conductor until 1874. Under his ...

Hodges, Faustina Hasse, 1823-1895

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Verdi, Giuseppe, 1813-1901

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Epithet: composer British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001296.0x000089 Opera with a libretto by Salvadore Cammarano, based on Friedrich von Schiller's play Kabale und Liebe, premiered at the Teatro di San Carlo, Naples, on December 8, 1849. From the description of Luisa Miller : melodramma tragico in tre atti / sinfonia musica del Sigr. Mo. Giuseppe Verdi. [ca. 1850] (Yale University). WorldCat record id...

Watson, L.M.

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Barnett, James G. (James George), d. 1885.

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English-born organist and composer. From the description of The James G. Barnett papers, 1845-1896 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122511839 From the description of The James G. Barnett papers, 1845-1896 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702121445 ...

Handel, G. F.

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Benedict

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Epithet: Saint, of Nursia British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000757.0x000289 Epithet: of Add MS 30055 Title: Saint British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001243.0x000022 ...