George De Cairos Rego Explained
George De Cairos Rego |
Birth Date: | 1 January 1858 |
Birth Place: | Melbourne, Colony of Victoria |
Occupation: | Composer, conductor, teacher |
Years Active: | 1880–1915 |
George De Cairos Rego (1858–1946) was an Australian composer of light classical music.[1] He was appointed to the inaugural staff of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. He was born in Victoria but lived mostly in New South Wales.
De Cairos Rego wrote regular columns entitled 'Realm of Music' [2] and 'World of music'[3] for The Daily Telegraph (Sydney).[4] [5]
De Cairos Rego was well known as an organizer in musical circles,[6] as a founder of the Musical Association of New South Wales in which he acted as secretary for his active years. He was also active in the Australian National Council of Music Associations.[7]
His children Rex and Iris[8] were also professional musicians. Iris[9] became known as a pianist and composer in her own right.
A patent was issued in Britain and the United States Patent and Trademark Office for his invention of an electromagnetic vibrator,[10] possibly to assist violinists with vibrato fingering. He also published research on the conversion of electricity into audible vibration and vice versa.
In 1902 he made a tour of the United States of America.[11] De Cairos Rego survived his wife, Lilian Ada by more than ten years.[12] Possibly this inspired his interest in Theosophy.
Critical reception
A Commonwealth hymn, written for a national celebration of New Year's Eve, at federation of the Australian states, did not proceed as a choir performance, despite his considerable influence.[13] He received a Licentiate in music from Trinity College London.[14]
Works
- 1898 Melba Waltz
- 1890 Dreaming[15]
- 1906 La Cascade
- 1900 Moment Musicale
- 1892 Impromptu in F
- 1894 Inamorata: Wedding Melody for piano
- 1869 Fantasia on the tune 'Old Folks at Home'
References
Notes and References
- Web site: de Cairos-Rego, George . Skinner, Graeme . 2011 . Dictionary of Sydney . Dictionary of Sydney Trust.
- News: Realm of Music . The Daily Telegraph. Sydney . 26 June 1926 . 2 April 2020 . 17 . Trove .
- News: The World of Music . The Daily Telegraph. Sydney . 7 May 1927 . 2 April 2020 . 41 . Trove .
- News: Stage and Music World . The Daily Telegraph. Sydney . 21 January 1922 . 2 April 2020 . 8 . Trove .
- News: Music . The Daily Telegraph. Sydney . 24 September 1921 . 2 April 2020 . 8 . Trove .
- News: "Conference of Music Teachers" . . New South Wales, Australia . 13 March 1929 . 2 April 2020 . 24 . Trove .
- News: Late Mr. George de Cairos-Rego . . 13 June 1946 . 2 April 2020 . 4 . Trove .
- News: Death of Mr. G. de Cairos-Rego . . 12 June 1946 . 2 April 2020 . 5 . Trove .
- News: Iris de Cairos-Rego . April 3, 2021 .
- News: A New Vibrator . . New South Wales, Australia . 20 February 1926 . 2 April 2020 . 14 . Trove .
- News: Music . . Adelaide . 20 September 1902 . 3 April 2020 . 11 . Trove .
- News: Advertising . . 1 August 1932 . 3 April 2020 . 2 . Trove .
- News: The Celebrations . . New South Wales, Australia . 29 December 1900 . 2 April 2020 . 6 . Trove .
- News: Music . . New South Wales, Australia . 27 March 1921 . 3 April 2020 . 18 . Trove .
- News: New Music . . 20 August 1890 . 3 April 2020 . 3 . Trove .
- News: Distinguished Musician Welcomed . . 23 July 1930 . 2 April 2020 . 16 . Trove .