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Bernard Farebrother

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Bernard Farebrother (1846 - 1888) was an organist and composer based in Birmingham.

Life

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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

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Works

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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

  • Piano Sonata, Plein de Doute (1869)[4]
  • Day Dreams, a Reverie for Piano (1875)[5]

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

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  1. ^ "Musical Notes". Norfolk News. England. 16 September 1871. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ Leamington Spa Courier. Saturday 23 September 1871. p.7. Clergymen and Organists
  3. ^ Leamington Spa Courier. Saturday 21 July 1888. p.8. Suicide of an Organist
  4. ^ "New Music". Norfolk News. England. 30 October 1869. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  5. ^ "New Music". Southend Standard and Essex Weekly Advertiser. England. 12 March 1875. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  6. ^ "O Give Thanks unto the Lord (Farebrother, Bernard)". Internet Sheet Music Public Library. Novello, Ewer & Co. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  7. ^ "New Music". Eastern Daily Press. England. 4 February 1878. Retrieved 14 November 2023.