[Previous postings for March 29th may be found here: Albert von Tilzer (2019) and Astrud Gilberto (2020).]
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Supply Belcher (29 March 1751 – 9 June 1836) was an American composer, singer, and compiler of tune books.
The Artist Formerly Known As
Because of his choral compositions and musical knowledge,
Supply Belcher was known as "The Handel of Maine." -- American Music Preservation
When they called him “the Handel of Maine,”
He thought it was catchy and plain.
He said, “I should try
To relinquish ‘Supply’
And never be ‘Belcher’ agāin.”
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Sir William Walton (29 March 1902 – 8 March 1983) was an English composer.
Two, Two, Two Arts in One
The basic concept of Façade
Strikes the uninformed as odd,
When poetry (urbane and witty)
Is read with music (pert and pretty).
Does this constant interaction
Lead to sensory distraction?
William Walton, Edith Sitwell,
Does the combination fit well?
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Sir John Hawkins (29 March 1719 – 21 May 1789) was an English author, now best known for his Life of Samuel Johnson and his history of music.
Taking Turns
Although his history was somewhat respected, it soon was overshadowed by Charles Burney’s General History of Music (1776–89). However, in years to come Hawkins's music history was considered to be superior to Burney's music history… --- adapted from Wikipedia
John Hawkins wrote his learned book
Which Charles Burney’s overtook;
But Hawkins triumphed when in turn he
Superseded Charles Burney.
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