Henry Alexander Rudall (1837-1896) was born in London, England, and joined his father as a merchant with the firm “J. H. Rudall & Sons.” The family was musical and he became successful as a journalist and music critic in London. He published a significant biography on Beethoven. A friend of composer Francesco Berger, he composed a number of songs and part songs, and collaborated with Gilbert Beckett on a libretto for an opera based on Ouida’s “Signa.” He died in Fulham, London.