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ROSA.
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simplify the Notation of Music, together with
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au account of that now in use. . . .," London,
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1811.
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Rosa 355-L-4
Rosa, see Paeepa-Rosa.
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Rose, Algernon S 355-L-5
Rose, Algernon S., writer on music,
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and composer, born in London, January 27,
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1859. Educated at Broadstairs, Kent, and at
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Stuttgart and Yverdon, Switzerland. Studied
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pf. under Buttschardt, and Carl Hause, and
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violin under Kettenus. In business connection
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with the house of Broadwood & Sons, he has
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twice travelled round the world. F.R.G.S. ;
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Fellow of the Philharmonic Society ; and
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Liveryman of the Musicians' Company. Hon.
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Sec, Westminster Orchestral Society. Author
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of " Talks with Bandsmen : a popular hand-
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book for brass instrumentalists," London,
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Rider ; " Greater Britain, musically con-
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sidered," a paper read at the Dublin Confer-
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ence (1895) of the Incorporated Society of
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Musicians ; Contributions to the musical
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press. Composer of the " Queen's March
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Past," the regimental march of the Queen's
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Westminster Volunteers ; Waltzes, " C'est
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Moi," and " Chimes," for pf., and also for
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orchestra.
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Rose, Henry Robert 355-L-27
Rose, Henry Robert, organist, born at
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Bedford, ^lay 6, 1855. Son of Robert Rose,
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many years organist of St. Paul's, Bedford,
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Studied at R.A.M., under G. A. ]Macfarren,
Studied at R.A.M., under G. A. Macfarren,
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Dr. Steggall, and others, from 1872. Second
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Read Prizeholder, 1879, for a quartet for pf.
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and strings. In 1880 he was appointed organist
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of St. Pancras Church, in succession to Henry
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Smart, a position he still holds. He has
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given organ recitals at 'Bow and Bromley
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Institute, from 1883, etc. Is a Fellow of
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R.A.]\I., and professor of the organ at that
R.A.M., and professor of the organ at that
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Institution. In 1880 he married Miss Clara
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Samuell, the soprano vocalist. She was
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born at IManchester, August 29, 1857. Studied
born at Manchester, August 29, 1857. Studied
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in that city under Henry Wilson ; later at
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Milan ; and in 1876 gained the Parepa-Rosa
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Scholarship at R.A.jM., and the Parepa-Rosa
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Prize in 1880. Elected an Associate, 1881.
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She has sung at the principal London and
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provincial concerts ; at the Crystal Palace ;
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and is an Associate of the Philharmonic
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Society.
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Rosen, Lina 355-L-50
Rosen, Lina, see sub., Balfe, Michael W.
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Rosingrave, Daniel, or Roseingrave 355-L-51
Rosingrave, Daniel, or Roseingrave,
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organist, who was a chorister in the Chapel
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Royal, and a pupil of Purcell, and Blow. He
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w^as successively organist of Winchester Cathe-
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dral, 1681; Salisbury Cathedral, 1693-98;
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organist and vicar-choral, St. Patrick's Cathe-
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dral, Dublin, June 9, 1698-1727 ; organist
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and stipendiary of Christ Church, Dublin,
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November 11, 1698. He died at Dublin, in
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]\Iay, 1727. His son, Ralph, became vicar-
May, 1727. His son, Ralph, became vicar-
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choral of St. Patrick's Cathedral, 1719;
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organist there, and of Christ Church, 1727,
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which post he held tiU his death at Dublin,

ROSS.
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in October, 1747. Thomas, another son, was
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born at Dublin, and was educated by his
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father. He studied at Rome, at the expense
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of the Dean and Chapter of St. Patrick's
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Cathedral, 1710. Conaposer at the King's
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Theatre, London, 1720. Organist of St.
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George's, Hanover Square, 1725-87. He died
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insane, at London [1750] . He published
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" Voluntarys and Fugues, made on purpose
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for the organ or harpsichord," London [1730] .
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" Twelve solos for the German flute, with a
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thorough-bass for the harpsichord," n.d. ;
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"Eight suites of lessons for the harpsichord
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or spinnet in most of the keys," London
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[1720] ; Concerto for harpsichord ; Six double
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Fugues for organ or harpsichord [1750] ;
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Twelve solos for a German flute [1730] ; Six
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Cantatas, with accompaniments. .. .London,
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n.d.; "Narcissus," opera by D. Scarlatti,
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adapted for the English stage, with additional
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songs, 1720 ; A collection of forty-two suites
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of Lessons, bj' D. Scarlatti, with an introduc-
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tion. Also some anthems, Italian songs, etc.
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Ross, John 355-R-24
Ross, John, organist and composer, born
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at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, October 12, 1763.
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He studied music under Hawdou. In 1783
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he became organist of St. Paul's Church,
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Aberdeen. He died at Craigie Park, Aber-
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deen, July 28, 1837.
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Works. — Six concertos, for pf. and or-
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chestra ; Seven sets of 3 sonatas, for pf., op. 5,
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31, 45, etc. ; Three sonatas, for pf. and flute
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or violin, op. 16 ; Four sets of six waltzes, for
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pf., op. 9, etc. ; Duets for pf., op. 26, etc.
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Ode to Charity, for solo, chorus, and organ ;
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Six hymns, for 3 voices and organ ; Two books
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of 6 canzonets, for voice and pf., op. 18, etc. ;
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A select collection of ancient and modern
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Scottish airs, adapted for the voice, with
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introductory and concluding symphonies and
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accompaniments for the pianoforte, Edin-
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burgh, 1792, 3 vols. Fifteen songs, written
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by Burns and Rannie, composed with accom-
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paniments for the pf., violin or German flute,
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op. 11, TiOndon, n.d. Sacred Slusic, con-
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sisting of chants, psalms, and hymns, London,
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n.d. A complete Book of Instructions for
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beginners on the harpsichord or pianoforte,
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to which is added a select set of airs, Scots
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songs, and lessons, London, 1820. Songs:
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Aberdeen volunteers (Ewen) ; Ance I was as
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blythe ; Braes of Ballochmyle ; Come, Cyn-
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thia ; The Coronach ; Ellen of the Dee ;
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Maid of Seaton Yale ; Valley of Clyde, etc.
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Ross, Roger Rowson 355-R-55
Ross, Roger Rowson, amateur musician,
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born at Montrose, August 25, 1817. Resident
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in Manchester, and has taken an active in-
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terest in music by founding two scholarships
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at the Roj'al Academy of Music, one for the
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study of sacred vocal music, and the other
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for performers on wind instruments. Com-
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poser and adapter of various hymns, etc., for
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the Church service.


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