Benedict

Sir Julius, compr. b. Stutt- art, Nov. 27, 1804; d. London, 5une 5, 1885. Son of Jewish banker, pupil of Abeille, then of Hummel, pupil and prot4gd of Weber 1821- 1824; conductor at Vienna 1823 and at Naples; after visiting Pans, settled in London 1835; conducted there operas, concerts, and festivals; came to America with Jenny Lmd in 1850; knighted 1871. Composed m almost all forms, succe ful operas, especially Brides of Venice 1843 and Crusaders 1846, symphony, cantatas, pf. pieces, etc. walker ( History of Music in Eng- " land) says works of Balfe and Benedict are all far more worthy of name of opera than any work of Bishop and his contemporaries.” Benevoli (ben-e-v6'-li), Orazio, compr. b.Rome,1602; d. there, June 17,1672. Pupil of Ugolini (some say of Nanini) resided in Vienna 1643-45; maestro di cappella at various churches and finally 1646 at Vatican. Composed great deal of church music, chiefly remarkable for skill and ingenuity in managing a great many parts; for example, a ma and hymn in 56 parts (vocal and instrumental), and a ma for 48 voices in 12 choirs.