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Bernard Farebrother
British organist

Bernard Farebrother

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British organist
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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, he committed suicide aged 40.

Appointments

  • Organist of Collegiate Church of St Mary, Warwick 1867 - 1871
  • Organist of St Paul's Church, Birmingham
  • Organist of Holy Trinity Church, Birchfields

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.

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