Word: ballade
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Prelude, from the music to OEdipus Tyrannus, . . Paine "La Captive," reverie for contralto, . . . . . . Berlioz Unfinished symphony in B minor (by desire) . . Schubert "There was an Ancient King," ballad for contralto, Henschel Symphony in A No. 7 (by desire), . . . . . . Beethoven Soloist, Miss Mary...
...children to marry according to their hearts' choice rather than for ambition's sake. Vaux lingered in England until her marriage with Prince Albert put an end to his wildest hopes, and then returned to his native land. Among his many gifts was a splendid voice; and the old ballad of "I'll Hang My Harp on a Willow Tree" was composed by him, she being the heroine of the plaint...
...This mournful ballad was sung by a goody, who said that it had been handed down among the goodies from generation to generation...
...BALLAD OF THE CHELSEA MAID.ONCE a maiden dwelt in Chelsea...
...wish to call particular attention to the circular recently put forth by Professor Child in reference to the collection of ballads that is in course of preparation by him, - a work which we doubt not will reflect great honor both on the author and on the College. It is of the highest importance that this edition should be complete, and to this end the co-operation of all persons interested is extremely important. In our column of Brevities we publish the directions which Mr. Child has given for the prosecution of this work. There are, doubtless, many people of Irish...