Bernard Farebrother
Bernard Farebrother (1846 - 1888) was an organist and composer based in Birmingham.
Life[edit]
He was the son of Rev. H.W. Farebrother, vicar of Arlington in Sussex, and grandson of Charles Farebrother, Alderman of the City of London.[1] He studied organ in Norwich with Zechariah Buck. After a career as an organist which had some notable incidents, including being sacked from his employment in Warwick,[2] he committed suicide aged 40.[3]
Appointments[edit]
- Organist of Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick 1867 - 1871
- Organist of St Paul's Church, Birmingham 1873 - 1884
- Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Birchfields
Works[edit]
His compositions include the following songs:
- Across the sea
- Annabel Lee
- Gentle spring
- Hymn to the Night
- Maid of Athens
- The Great God Pan
He also wrote
Religious works include:
- Anthem, O Give Thanks Unto The Lord[6]
- Te Deum and Jubilate in B flat.
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in B flat.
- The Offertory Sentences (1878)[7]
References[edit]
- ^ "Musical Notes". Norfolk News. England. 16 September 1871. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Leamington Spa Courier. Saturday 23 September 1871. p.7. Clergymen and Organists
- ^ Leamington Spa Courier. Saturday 21 July 1888. p.8. Suicide of an Organist
- ^ "New Music". Norfolk News. England. 30 October 1869. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "New Music". Southend Standard and Essex Weekly Advertiser. England. 12 March 1875. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "O Give Thanks unto the Lord (Farebrother, Bernard)". Internet Sheet Music Public Library. Novello, Ewer & Co. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ "New Music". Eastern Daily Press. England. 4 February 1878. Retrieved 14 November 2023.