The British Musical Biography

[E] Addison, Robert Brydges, composer,
born at Dorchester, Oxford. Studied at R. A.M.
under G. A. Macfarren, to whom he was sub-
professor for four years. A.R.A.M., 1882, and
professor of harmony and composition. Pro-
fessor, Trinity College, London, 1892. While
at the R.A.M. he composed some works notice-
able for high aim and finish, the chief being
a symphony in G minor (two movements from
which were performed at R.A.M. concert, De-
cember 15, 1881) ; concert allegro in G, orch-
estra. Sonata in A minor, pf. ; andante and
variations, pf. ; cantata, "A vision," for con-
tralto solo, chorus, orchestra, and organ
(R.A.M., .June 1880); Ps. 126, four voices;
Motet, Save me, God ; two albums for chil-
dren — " Please sing me a song," and "Chil-
dren's voices." But he is more widely known
by his songs, tasteful and fresh in feeling,
Wandering wishes ; Two doves ; Do I love
thee? rushing wind; and others, also a trio
for female voices, " Quiet hours."

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