Hoffman alias Andrews, Richard sr. 22.nov.1803-8.jun.1891 England, London Westminster - Manchester Longsight
pianist, violinist, music publisher, 12.dec.1803 baptized at St Paul in Covent Garden, 1808 debuted as child actor in Birmingham and 1809 appeared at Theatre Royal in Manchester, 1812 quitted theatre and was apprenticed to Andrew Ward leader of the band of the Theatre Royal, 21.apr.1813 debuted as violinist at Teatre Royal, 1817 studied music at J B Logier's Music Academy in Dublin and with Friedrich Kalkbrenner and Johann Nepomuk Hummel, as pianist or violinist he played in the concerts at the Gentlemen's Concert Hall and at Sir Charles Halle's concerts at the Old Town Hall on King Street, 16.jun.1825 he engaged the '12 year old Master Liszt' at Theatre Royal, music teacher for 50 years and music publisher in Manchester, 23.feb.1885 aged 81 he gave a concert as violinist, 1880 until death residing at 14 Park Avenue in Longsight ; son of tailor/singer Andrew Burgess Hoffman alias Andrews (London Marylebone 27.jul.1772-2.feb.1837 Manchester) and Elizabeth Davies (London Marylebone 1772-) ; 22.dec.1828 at St John in Manchester he married Helen Harries (Ireland 1808-1890 Manchester) ; son composer Richard Hoffman Andrews jr. and composer Edward Hoffman Andrews

[Brown/Stratton 1897 and several publishers give erroneously Richard Hoffmann Andrews ; Schmidl 1926 gives erroneously 22.may.1803-3.jun.1891]

Title	Parts

[] Hail, fair peace. Ode. Glee (one of his earliest) words N. Gardiner pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1891
[] I'll lo'o thee Annie. Glee. Alto, tenor and bass voices exceedingly pretty and effective [Baptie 1883]
[] Praise ye the Lord. Anthem
[] O Lord Thou art my God. Anthem
[] Introduction and variations to the air "Jennie's Bawbee". Piano pub [R. Andrews], Manchester 1828
[] The Octave waltz. Piano pub [R. Andrews], Manchester 1829
[] Fill the goblet again, a Bacchanalian glee for 3 voices, etc. pub W. Hawes, London ?1832
[] Richard Andrews' new Piano Forte Primer, consisting of H. Herz's celebrated exercise, to which is added select pleasing melodies etc. pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1846
[] Nos Galen, with variations for the Piano Forte by R. H. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1847
[] Aesop of old. Comic song words by C. F. B. pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1847
[] There is a calm for those who weep. Sacred song poetry by J. Montgomery, the melody arranged by R. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1848
[] The especial favorite Polka. Piano pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1848
[] The journey of life. Song words by J. Page pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1848
[] Genevieve (Tyrolean melody) words by W. C. Bryant pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1852
[] Jerry Blossom's counsel to the fair of Britain's Isle words by C. F. B. pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1855
[] Try John! try John! words by S. W. P. pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1858
[] Let trusting faith be ever thine. Sacred song the words by W. H. Baker pub D'Almaine & Co, London 1859
[] The stately homes of England. London 1859 words by Mrs. Hemans, arranged as a four part song
[] The Niagara Valse. Piano pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1860
[] O Pescator dell' Onda. Venetian air, varied. Piano pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1861
[] O worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness. Verse anthem pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1861
[] Richard Andrews' Responding Services for the Morning and Evening services, etc. pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1863
[] Te Deum laudamus. Chant service pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1863
[] Alexandra. Piano. London 1863
[] Beautiful Wales "I know a land". Song. London 1863 the words by J. C. Manning
[] God bless the royal pair. Song for four voices. London 1863 the words by W. S. Passmore pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1887
[] Richard Andrews' New Method for the Piano Forte pub S. Clark, London 1866
[] Old England is the land we love. Patriotic song. London 1873 words by B. Oldfield
[] The spirit of Masonry "Hail! Masonry". A masonic song. London 1876 written by Brother Ashworth
[] Britannia. Grand fantasia. Piano. London 1876
[] Our Queen and our Country. Glee for three voices words by C. Balls pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1877
[] The Whippoorwill and other singing birds. Rondo facile for the piano pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1877
[] Golden Wreath. Pianoforte pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1878
[] For Queen and Country. Patriotic song. London 1879
[] The child's prayer "Ere on my bed". Sacred song words by Coleridge pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1880
[] Magdala. Dream of the captive in Abyssinia. Patriotic musical sketch. Piano pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1883
[] Youth and Age-Excelsior-Song the words by H. W. Longfellow pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1883
[] Victoria. Imperial grand march. Piano pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1885
[] Jubilee hymn (or rather, the National Anthem) for Queen Victoria arranged by R. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1886
[] Monody upon the death of Dr. James Fraser, Bishop of Manchester, etc. the words and music selected, adapted and arranged by R. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1886
[] Claudine. Ballad arranged by R. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1889
[] The Psalm of life. Song words Longfellow. arranged by R. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1889
[] Come sign the pledge with me. Song words by W. Hoyle, music arranged by R. Andrews pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1889
[] Clara. Song words by S. T. Bryant pub R. Andrews, Manchester 1889
writing: Music as a Science. 1865
writing: Sacred Music, adapted for public and private devotion. Manchester
writing: The Family Vocalist
writing: Songs of the Hearth
writing: Handel's Songs
writing: The German Choral Harmonist

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