Bernard Farebrother

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

Life

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,[1] he committed suicide aged 40.[2]

Appointments

Works

His compositions include the following songs:

  • Across the sea
  • Annabel Lee
  • Gentle pring
  • Hymn to the Night
  • Maid of Athens
  • The Great God Pan

He also wrote a Piano Sonata, Plein de Doute.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Leamington Spa Courier. Saturday 23 September 1871. p.7. Clergymen and Organists
  2. ↑ Leamington Spa Courier. Saturday 21 July 1888. p.8. Suicide of an Organist
  3. ↑ The Musical Standard, Vol 12. 1870. p.126
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