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The name Aeolian (lit. ' of the wind ') derives from the Greek name Aeolus, aiolos (αίολος) literally meaning "changeable", "quickly moving". [7] They spoke an Ancient Greek dialect that is referred to as Aeolic. [2] According to Herodotus, it was said that the Aeolians were previously called Pelasgians. [8]
The Aeolian Chamber Players is an American musical ensemble that is dedicated to the performance of chamber music.Founded in 1961 by violinist Lewis Kaplan, the group has been the resident ensemble at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine since 1964.
A number of 19th century songs were written for the Aeolians and/or dedicated to Ordway, including Jingle Bells. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Ordway's composition " Dreaming of Home and Mother " (1868) was a very popular sentimental song of the Civil War era, and continues to be played; it is popular in East Asia in adapted versions. [ 8 ]
In linguistics, Aeolic Greek (/ iː ˈ ɒ l ɪ k /), also known as Aeolian (/ iː ˈ oʊ l i ə n /), Lesbian or Lesbic dialect, is the set of dialects of Ancient Greek spoken mainly in Boeotia; in Thessaly; in the Aegean island of Lesbos; and in the Greek colonies of Aeolis in Anatolia and adjoining islands.
A pre-1953 recording of Mozart's String Quartet No. 21, K. 575, and No. 23, K. 590, has been released on Allegro ALG 3036 and Allegro/Royale 1516, naming Alfred Cave, Leonard Dight, Watson Forbes and John Moore. The Quartet made many recordings, but is especially noted for the complete Haydn cycle.
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Aeolian Hall (disambiguation), any one of a number of concert halls of that name; Aeolian harp, a harp that is played by the wind; Aeolian mode, a musical mode, the natural minor key; Aeolian Quartet (1952–1981), a string quartet based in London; Aeolian-Skinner (1932–1972), pipe organ builder