The British Musical Biography

[E] Allen, Alfred Benjamin, pianist and
composer, born at Kingsland, London, Sep-
tember 4, 1850. Began the study of the
pianoforte at the age of five, afterwards be-
coming a student at the London Academy of
Music. Settled in London as performer and
teacher. His compositions include a cantata
and a number of orchestral pieces still in
MS. Among his published works are the
songs. Lead, kindly light ; She sang to her
harp ; Sweet birdie, mine, and many others.
Pianoforte inusic — Minuet in C ; Gavotte in
D ; Egyptian Court Dance, etc. Also pieces
for the organ.

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