The British Musical Biography

[E] Bartholomew, William, scientist, writer,
and violinist, was born in London in 1793.
Married to Miss Ann S. Mounsey, April 28,
1853. Chiefly known as the adapter of the
librettos of Mendelssohn's works. Died in
London, August 18, 1867.

[W] Works. — Toy songs for children, written
and adapted to pleasing melodies . . London
[1849] . English version of the words of
Mendelssohn's Antigone, Athalie, ^dipus,
Lauda Sion, Walpurgisnacht, Loreley, EUjah,
Christus ; Spohr's Jessonda ; Costa's Eli and
Naaman ; Bartholomew's The Nativity, etc.

[+] Mr. Bartholomew is best known for his
connection with Mendelssohn, with whom
his intercourse was friendly and intimate.
Mr. Bartholomew wrote many hymns of con-
siderable merit, in addition to the works
named above.

entry id: 33-R-7