Harriet Abrams

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A duet by Miss Harriet and Miss Theodosia Abrams, Harrison's Concert, Hannover Square
John Braham with Harriet Abrams and their two daughters Harriet and Theodosia Abrams

Harriet Abrams (* 1760; † September 8, 1821 in Torquay ) was an English opera singer ( soprano ) and composer .

Life

Harriet Abrams was the eldest of three sisters, Harriet, Theodosia and Eliza. All were singers. Theodosia was an alto . Harriet was a student of Thomas Arne and was a well-known singer at concerts and festivals. She made her singing debut on October 28, 1775 at the London theater on Drury Lane in May Day or The little Gipsy, a play by her teacher Thomas Arne. She and her sister Theodosia sang at the opening of the Concerts of Ancient Music in 1776 . In 1784 she sang at a memorial service for George Frideric Handel in Westminster Abbey . She gave benefit concerts in which she was accompanied by Joseph Haydn.

Works (selection)

Harriet Abrams wrote songs, airs and glees. The Orphan's Prayer and Crazy Jane gained a certain popularity due to the interpretation of their sisters.

  • If silent oft you see me pine, for voice with piano and obbligato violin ; Crazy jane; In: Lieder and Other Songs by Women of the Classic Era , Vol. VII, one for medium voice and piano, one with violin and piano and two duets for medium voices . Edited by Barbara Jackson; ClarNan Editions CN79; 2012
  • Song collection; published 1787
  • a collection of Scottish Aires, harmonized for three voices [Scottish airs harmonized for three voices] ; published 1790
  • Eight Italian & English canzonets: for one or two voices, with an accompanyment for the harpsichord or piano-forte I The last time I came o'er the moor Duetto I; II Silvan powers that rule the plain Duetto II; III Haste ye soft gales Duetto III; IV Come balmy sleep Duetto IV; V All nature mourns Duetto V; VI Calma la pena amara Duetto VI; VII Crudo amor; Aria; VIII If silent often you see me pine Duetto VII

Individual songs

  • A smile and a tear; Text: MP Andrews
  • Crazy jane ; Text: M. Lewis
  • Female hardship; Text: MP Andrews; Incipit: When our tortured bosoms bleed
  • Little boy blue come blow me your horn ; Glee for two sopranos and bass
  • The Gaoler ; Text: MG Lewis
  • Tom Halliard; Text: Peter Pindar

literature

  • Abrams, Harriet. In: James Duff Brown (Ed.):. Alexander Gardner, London 1886, p. 3 (English).
  • Abrams, Harriet. In: Otto Ebel: Women Composers - A Biographical Handbook of Women's Work in Music . Brooklyn, NY: Chandler-Ebel, 1902
  • Abrams; Harriett. In: Karl-Josef Kutsch , Leo Riemens : Large singer lexicon . Walter de Gruyter, 2004; ISBN 978-3-598-44088-5

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c ABRAMS, HARRIET - JewishEncyclopedia.com. Retrieved April 3, 2017 .
  2. ↑ a b Abrams, Harriet . In: James Duff Brown (Ed.): Biographical dictionary of Musicians . Alexander Gardner, London 1886, p. 3 (English).
  3. ↑ a b ClarNan Editions The Music - AG. Retrieved April 3, 2017 .
  4. ↑ Eight Italian & English canzonets: for one or two voices, with an accompanyment for the harpsichord or piano-forte. January 1, 1783. Retrieved April 3, 2017 .
  5. ↑ A smile and a tear: a favorite song. January 1, 1807, accessed April 3, 2017 .
  6. ↑ Crazy Jane: A Favorite Song. January 1, 1850, accessed April 3, 2017 .
  7. ↑ Female hardship: a favorite song. January 1, 1802, accessed April 3, 2017 .
  8. ↑ Little boy blue a favorite glee for three voices. January 1, 1799, accessed April 3, 2017 .
  9. ↑ Tom Halliard: a favorite song. January 1, 1805, accessed April 3, 2017 .
personal data
SURNAME Abrams, Harriet
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English opera singer (soprano) and composer
DATE OF BIRTH 1760
DATE OF DEATH September 8, 1821
Place of death Torquay