William Bartholomew
William Bartholomew (1793–1867) was an English librettist, composer, and writer. He made his living as a chemist, but is best remembered as the translator/text author for the premieres of many of Felix Mendelssohn's works in England; most notably the anthem Hear My Prayer (1845) and the oratorio Elijah for its premiere at the Birmingham Triennial Music Festival in 1846. He was married to the composer and organist Ann Mounsey.
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William Bartholomew
- Born
- 1793 · London.
- Died
- 1867 · London.
- Nationality
- Kingdom of Great Britain · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
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- composer · librettist · writer · violinist · painter · translator · chemist · musician
- Languages
- English
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William Bartholomew was a librettist, composer, writer, violinist, musician, painter, chemist and translator, born in 1793 in London and died in 1867.
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Born at London in 1793, died in London in 1867.
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