Bernard Farebrother

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

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Life

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]

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Works

His compositions include the following songs:

He also wrote

Religious works include:

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References

  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.