Autograph letters signed (12), dated : [London, undated by year], to [Joseph] Bennett, 1880's.

Patti, Adelina, 1843-1919

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Adelina Patti was one of the most highly regarded opera singers of the 19th century. From the description of Adelina Patti letters, 1889-1891. (Louisiana State University). WorldCat record id: 269476576 Spanish-born soprano trained in New York City; by 1861 Adelina Patti was the leading operatic prima donna. In 1886 she married tenor Ernest Nicolini, who had sung opposite her in La traviata at her castle in Wales. He died in 1898. From the description of ALS, Yst...

Edwards, H. Sutherland (Henry Sutherland), 1828-1906

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Epithet: journalist British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000817.0x000012 English critic. From the description of Autograph letters signed (2), dated : [London], 22 July 1875, and Glasgow, 18 September 1885, to [Joseph] Bennett, 1875 July 22 and 1885 Sept. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270566128 A British journalist. Born in London, and educated in London and France. Was correspondent of The...

Albani, Emma

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Bülow, Hans von, 1830-1894

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German pianist and conductor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Berlin, 3 October 1860, to [Julius] Schuberth, 1860 Oct. 3. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270673905 German conductor and pianist. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Berlin, 20 February 1873, to an unidentified recipient, 1873 Feb. 20. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270673934 From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Berlin, 6 Janua...

Bennett, William Sterndale, 1816-1875

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William Sterndale Bennett was an English composer, conductor, and teacher of music. He wrote most of his best compositions in Leipzig, where he befriended Mendelssohn and Schumann. He later curtailed composition in favor of education, first as Professor of Music at Cambridge and later as Principal of the Royal Academy of music; he was also conductor of the London Philharmonic. His piano music remains a prime example of Victorian musical tastes. From the description of William Sternda...

Sullivan, Arthur

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Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900) was an English composer well-known for his collaborations with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert. From the guide to the Arthur Sullivan sheet music, 1868-1993., (Harvard Theatre Collection, Houghton Library, Harvard College Library, Harvard University.) Sullivan was an English composer. Gilbert was a English dramatist. From the guide to the Arthur Sullivan correspondence with W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert, 1854-1900., (Houghton Libra...

Davison, James William

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English critic. From the description of Autograph manuscript : [n.p., London?, n.d.], n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565474 From the description of Autograph letters signed (12), dated : [London, undated by year], to [Joseph] Bennett, 1880's. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270565468 ...

Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection (Pierpont Morgan Library)

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Boucicault, Dion, 1820-1890

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Dionysius Lardner Boucicault was born in Dublin on 26th December 1820. His Irish mother Anna, nee Darley, was married to Samuel Boursiquot, but it is likely that Dion was the son of Dr. Dionysius Lardner, who was closer in age to Anna than her husband. In 1828, Anna and her children followed Lardner to London when he became Professor of Philosophy and Astronomy at the new University College. Dion attended several schools in London, but it was a production of Pizarro in 183...

Oxenford, John, 1812-1877

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English dramatist and critic. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [n.p., n.d.], to [Edward Tyrrell] Smith, [n.d.]. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270583145 John Oxenford was an English dramatist, critic, and translator. As an author, he had a philosophical outlook, and was an exceptional linguist; as a critic, his natural kindliness made his opinions lenient, even generous. He also wrote librettos for several operas. From the description of John Oxe...

Burnand, F. C. (Francis Cowley), 1836-1917

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English humorous writer, dramatist, librettist, and editor. From the description of Autograph letters signed : 192 Brompton Road, S.W., [London]; and elsewhere, to Arthur Sullivan, 1870 Feb. 24 to 1889 Dec. 18. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125530 From the description of Autograph letter signed : to George Morley, [1888] July 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125526 From the description of Autograph letters signed : 192 Brompton Road, S.W. [London]; and else...

Bennett, Joseph, 1831-1911

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Music critic, librettist, and organist. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 109 Hinchley Rd., to Arthur Sullivan, 1884 May 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125511 English music critic and writer. From the description of Autograph letters signed (6), dated : [London], to [Samuel] Aitken, 1883-1910. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270672239 From the description of Autograph letters signed (6), dated : [London], to Annabel [Aitken], 1902-1...

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Macfarren, G.A. (George Alexander), 1813-1887

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English composer, professor of Music at Cambridge University and Principal of the Royal Academy of Music. From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to John Simon, 1878 Apr. 14. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 770045477 English composer; principal of Royal Academy of Music; professor at Cambridge. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 7 Hamilton Terrace, N.W., [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1876 Apr. 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 2701...

Liszt, Franz, 1811-1886

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Note at end says "Original mss. in Weimar--date 1851. First published by Meyer in 1854--later by Litolff. Never been orchestrated--either by Liszt or anyone else."--Cf. Fleisher Collection. From the description of Scherzo and March / Franz Liszt ; orchestrated by Arthur Hartmann. [c1934]. (Franklin & Marshall College). WorldCat record id: 69683005 Composed originally for solo piano, 1849, on the deaths of Prince Felix Lichnowsky, Count Ladislaus Teleky and Count Lajos Ba...