Hiles

(hilz), (1) J., Shrews bury, 1810 —London, 1882; organist, writer and composer. (2) H., Shrews bury, Dec. 31, 1826—Worthing near London, Oct. 20, 1904; bro. and pupil of above; organist various churches; 1867, Mus. Doc. Oxon; 1876, lecturer; later, prof. R. Coll. of Music; 1885, editor and writer; c. 2 oratorios, 3 cantatas, an historic opera, etc. Hilf (hélf), (z) Arno, Bad _ Elster, Saxony, March 14, 1858—Aug. 2, 1909; vin.-virtuoso; son and pupil of (2) Wm. Chr. H.; from 1872 he also studied with David, Réntgen, and Schradieck, Leipzig Cons.; second concertm., 1878, and teacher at Cons., (1888) hausen; 1889-91, concertm. Gewandhaus orch., Leipzig; after 1892, 1st vin. prof. at the Conservatorium.