Banister

John, vlt b. London, 1G30, d there, Oct 3, 1679 Taught rudiments by his father, sent to Fiance by Charles II, leader of the King’s band 1662; first musician to establish succe ful concerts m London, holding them at Ins own house eveiy afternoon 1672-1678. Composed in usic to “ Cnee,” Rongs, and le ons for violin Son John (167?-1735) distinguished violinist in days of.nli. m operas Henry Charles (1831-1 S97) succe ful teacher of harmony and instructive w liter. Banti-Giorgi (bun'-ti-ge-or'-gi), Brigida, dram, sop 1) Ciema, Lombardy, 1758, d Bologno, Feb IS, 1806. Discovered singing m stieet eaf BARBIERI work of young composers, and to those of British composers. His own compositions, cantatas, large choral works, symphonic poems, pf. pieces, etc are usually of maiked onental coloring (often dealing with Eastern subjects) and of romantic tone; lie combines a remarkably sure orchestral technic with subtlety of feeling for tone, color and great poetic sensibility (Newman); heprefets the looser foims of program music