Bernard Barrell
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Bernard Clements Barrell (15 August 1919 – 2 January 2005) was an English
musician, music educator and composer. He was born in Sudbury
, Suffolk
, England
and studied at Trinity College
of Music, London
. He served in World War II
and returned to England, where he took various teaching appointments in Hollesley
Bay Borstal, Ipswich
schools, the Suffolk
Rural Music School and the Workers’ Educational Association. He served as conductor of the Woodbridge
Orchestra and as an adjudicator for the British Federation of Musical Festivals. He married composer Joyce Howard Gedye
.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
musician, music educator and composer. He was born in Sudbury
Sudbury, Suffolk
Sudbury is a small, ancient market town in the county of Suffolk, England, on the River Stour, from Colchester and from London.-Early history:...
, Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
and studied at Trinity College
Trinity College, Oxford
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope , or Trinity College for short, is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It stands on Broad Street, next door to Balliol College and Blackwells bookshop,...
of Music, London
London
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. He served in World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
and returned to England, where he took various teaching appointments in Hollesley
Hollesley
Hollesley is a village and civil parish in the Suffolk Coastal district of Suffolk in eastern England. Located on the Bawdsey peninsula five miles south-east of Woodbridge, in 2005 it had a population of 1,400.Hollesley Bay Prison is located nearby....
Bay Borstal, Ipswich
Ipswich
Ipswich is a large town and a non-metropolitan district. It is the county town of Suffolk, England. Ipswich is located on the estuary of the River Orwell...
schools, the Suffolk
Suffolk
Suffolk is a non-metropolitan county of historic origin in East Anglia, England. It has borders with Norfolk to the north, Cambridgeshire to the west and Essex to the south. The North Sea lies to the east...
Rural Music School and the Workers’ Educational Association. He served as conductor of the Woodbridge
Woodbridge
Woodbridge is the name of various places around the world:In Australia:*Woodbridge, Western Australia formerly called West Midland.*Woodbridge, Tasmania.In Canada:*Woodbridge, OntarioIn the United Kingdom:*Woodbridge, Suffolk, the location of...
Orchestra and as an adjudicator for the British Federation of Musical Festivals. He married composer Joyce Howard Gedye
Joyce Howard Barrell
Joyce Howard Barrell, née Gedye , was an English composer. She was born in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, and was educated at Leicester University, studying with Benjamin Burrows and Harold Craxton for piano and Grace Burrows for violin. After completing her studies, Barrell worked as composer and...
.
Orchestra
- Hommage à RavelMaurice RavelJoseph-Maurice Ravel was a French composer known especially for his melodies, orchestral and instrumental textures and effects...
, Suite for small orchestra, Op.1 (1938) - Diversions on an Original Theme for string orchestra, Op.2 (1938)
- Sarabande for small orchestra, Op.4 (1939)
- Four Studies for string orchestra, Op.8 (1951)
- Fugue for string orchestra, Op.11 (1954)
- East Anglian Holiday Overture, Op.14 (1956)
- A Carol Prelude for string orchestra and 3 recorders, Op.17 (1958)
- Festival Voluntry for string orchestra and 3 recorders, Op.18 (1959)
- Meditation on an Old French Melody for small orchestra, Op.27 (1960)
- Two Christmas Preludes for recorders and string orchestra, Op.32 (1961)
- Overture "Suffolk Celebration", Op.44 (1965)
- Epitaph for Zoltán KodályZoltán KodályZoltán Kodály was a Hungarian composer, ethnomusicologist, pedagogue, linguist, and philosopher. He is best known internationally as the creator of the Kodály Method.-Life:Born in Kecskemét, Kodály learned to play the violin as a child....
for string orchestra with glockenspiel and 2 recorders, Op.49 (1967) - Symphony for Strings (in One Movement), Op.62 (1971)
- Sinfonia for chamber orchestra, Op.112 (1987)
- The Christchurch Variations for string orchestra, Op.116 (1988)
- Gala Day, Overture, Op.118 (1989, 1994)
- The Village Variations, Theme and Variations for school orchestra, Op.126 (1991)
- From the Waveney Valley, Symphonic Movement, Op.129 (1993)
Band
- Beckford Suite for brass band, Op.76 (1975)
- Fugal Flourish for brass band, Op.77 (1975)
Concertante
- Concerto Comodo for solo instrument and string orchestra, Op.29 (1961)
- A Little Concerto for descant recorder and string orchestra, Op.108 (1984)
Chamber music
- Soliloquy for cello (or violin, or viola, or clarinet) and piano, Op.3 (1939)
- Two Studies for clarinet and piano, Op.9 (1953)
- Music for Three for 3 recorders, Op.10 (1953)
- Music for Five for 5 recorders, Op.12 (1956)
- Music for Four for 4 recorders, Op.13 (1956)
- Recorder Trio for 3 recorders, Op.16 (1958)
- A Pentachord Suite for descant recorder and piano, Op.19 (1959)
- Suite for Brass for 2 trumpets and 2 trombones (or horn and trombone), Op.21 (1960)
- A Cambridge Suite for descant recorder and piano, Op.22 (1960)
- Conceits, Three Duets for 2 cellos, Op.30 (1961)
- Three Preludes for treble recorder and guitar, Op.31 (1961)
- Suite for cello ensemble (or 3 cellos), Op.33 (1962)
- Soliloquys for cello solo, Op.39 (1963)
- Five Dances for recorder and guitar, Op.40 (1964)
- String Quartet No.1, Op.42 (1965)
- Music for Two, 5 Pieces for 2 recorders (or alternate treble instruments), Op.43 (1965)
- A Present of Pieces for 2 recorders and cello, Op.47 (1966)
- For Harwood's Lute, 4 Pieces for solo lute, Op.51 (1967)
- Divertimento for solo oboe, Op.53 (1968)
- 2 Simple Suites for violin (or violin ensemble) and piano, Op.54 (1968)
- Music for Brass Trio for 2 trumpets and tenor trombone (or 3-part ensemble), Op.55 (1968)
- A Recital of Pieces for recorder and piano, Op.56 (1969)
- Suite for solo guitar, Op.57 (1969)
- Six Contrasts for 2 trumpets, Op.61 (1970)
- Four Pieces for E trumpet and piano, Op.64 (1971)
- A Week of Pieces for trumpet and piano (or string orchestra), Op.65 (1971)
- Opening Gambit for double bass and piano, Op.67 (1972)
- Three Little Trios for 2 trumpets and trombone, Op.69 (1972)
- A Pocket of Pieces for double bass solo, Op.70 (1973)
- Theme and Variations for string trio, Op.72 (1973)
- Partita for violin (or viola) solo, Op.81 (1976)
- Pavan and Galliard for 2 guitars, Op.82 (1977)
- Sonatina for descant recorder and piano, Op.84 (1978)
- Fanfare and Fugato for Brass for 2 trumpets and 2 trombones (or horn and trombone), Op.85 (1978)
- Quartet for Clarinets for 3 clarinets and bass clarinet, Op.86 (1979)
- Three Fives for clarinet solo, Op.89 (1980)
- Five Tunes for treble recorder and piano, Op.93 (1980)
- Duets for Descants, 4 Pieces for 2 descant recorders (or alternative combination), Op.95 (1980)
- A Pageant of Pieces for viola and piano, Op.100 (1982)
- Quintet for Brass for 2 trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba, Op.109 (1984)
- 4 Party Pieces for viola and piano, Op.114 (1987)
- Partnerships, 4 Pieces for 2 violins, Op.122 (1990)
- Mostly Cannons for violins in 3 parts mostly! (or 2 or 1 optional), Op.128 (1991)
- String Quartet No.2, Op.132 (1995)
- Partita for Two, 5 Pieces for 2 recorders, Op.134 (1996)
- Partita for Three, 4 Pieces for 3 recorders, Op.135 (1996)
- Partita for "M" for recorder and piano, Op.136 (1996)
Keyboard
- Hommage à Ravel, Suite for piano, Op.1a (1938); original version for small orchestra
- Sarabande for piano, Op.4a (1939); original version for small orchestra
- Three Ostinato Studies "Salute to StravinskyIgor StravinskyIgor Fyodorovich Stravinsky ; 6 April 1971) was a Russian, later naturalized French, and then naturalized American composer, pianist, and conductor....
" for piano 4 hands, Op.34 (1962) - Prelude and Fugue for organ, Op.36 (1962)
- Introduction and Fugue for harpsichord (or piano or clavichord), Op.45 (1966)
- Theme and Reflections for piano 4 hands, Op.48 (1967)
- Sonatina "Sonatina ostinata" for piano, Op.58 (1969)
- Three Portraits for piano, Op.59 (1969)
- Chorale for organ, Op.68 (1972)
- Five Bagatelles for piano, Op.87 (1979)
- The Southwold Railway Centenary Pieces, 7 Pieces for piano, Op.88 (1979)
- A Norfolk Sketchbook, 7 Pieces for piano, Op.90 (1980)
- A Suffolk Sketchbook, 7 Pieces for piano, Op.91 (1980)
- Four Musettes for organ, Op.96 (1981)
- Five Piano Pieces for One Hand, Op.98 (1981)
- Pentad, 5 Pieces for piano, Op.99 (1981)
- Suite for Feet, 4 Pedal-Pieces for organ, Op.105 (1983)
- Five Fancies for organ, Op.107 (1983)
- Left, Right and Centre, 3 Pieces for piano 6 hands, Op.113 (1987)
- Dodecamania for 2 pianos 12 hands, Op.117 (1988)
- Kleine Vorspiel und Fuge for piano, Op.123 (1990)
- Piano Duets, Op.125 (1991)
- 3 Hymn-tune Voluntaries for organ, Op.127 (1991)
- An Aberdeen Suite for carillonCarillonA carillon is a musical instrument that is typically housed in a free-standing bell tower, or the belfry of a church or other municipal building. The instrument consists of at least 23 cast bronze, cup-shaped bells, which are played serially to play a melody, or sounded together to play a chord...
(or organ), Op.131 (1994) - Sarabande and Fughetta for piano, Op.137 (2000)
Vocal
- Three Songs for tenor (or soprano) and piano, Op.5 (1946–1947); words by Robert Jones, Leigh Hunt, Ben JonsonBen JonsonBenjamin Jonson was an English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. A contemporary of William Shakespeare, he is best known for his satirical plays, particularly Volpone, The Alchemist, and Bartholomew Fair, which are considered his best, and his lyric poems...
- Three Songs for tenor (or soprano) and guitar, Op.50 (1967); words by John SucklingJohn Suckling (poet)Sir John Suckling was an English poet and one prominent figure among those renowned for careless gaiety, wit, and all the accomplishments of a Cavalier poet; and also the inventor of the card game Cribbage...
and Robert HerrickRobert Herrick (poet)Robert Herrick was a 17th-century English poet.-Early life:Born in Cheapside, London, he was the seventh child and fourth son of Julia Stone and Nicholas Herrick, a prosperous goldsmith.... - 5 Shakespeare Songs for medium voice and guitar, Op.83 (1977); words by William ShakespeareWilliam ShakespeareWilliam Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon"...
- Songs for Juniors for voice and piano, Op.101 (1982)
- Longfellow's Carol (I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day) for voice or unison voices and piano (or organ), Op.121 (1989)
Choral
- O God of Earth and Altar for mixed chorus (or unison voices) and string orchestra (or organ, or piano), Op.6 (1948); words by G. K. ChestertonG. K. ChestertonGilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG was an English writer. His prolific and diverse output included philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction....
- I Sing of a Maiden and Lullay My Liking for soprano and mixed chorus a cappella, Op.7 (1948)
- A Hymn for the School for unison voices and piano (or organ), Op.15 (1957); words by Robert Hull
- Missa Brevis for unison voices and organ (or piano), Op.35 (1962)
- Since Singing Is So Good a Thing for female or male chorus a cappella, Op.38 (1963)
- Missa Brevis No.2 for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.41 (1964); Latin text
- Two Introits for unison treble voices and organ (or piano), Op.46 (1966); words from Psalm 139Psalm 139Psalm 139 is the 139th psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is ascribed to David. It is known for its affirmation of God's omnipresence:New American bible version:O LORD, you have probed me, you know me:...
and Psalm 95Psalm 95Psalm 95 is part of the biblical Book of Psalms. One of the Royal Psalms, Psalm 93-99, praising God as the King of His people.-Judaism:*Is the opening paragraph of Kabbalat Shabbat.*Is recited on Shabbat Hagadol.... - Two Motets for soprano, alto and tenor unaccompanied, Op.37 (1963)
- A Short Mass in English for mixed voices (3 parts a cappella), Op.52 (1967)
- Missa Brevis No.3 for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.60 (1970)
- Four Hymns for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.63 (1971); words by George HerbertGeorge HerbertGeorge Herbert was a Welsh born English poet, orator and Anglican priest.Being born into an artistic and wealthy family, he received a good education that led to his holding prominent positions at Cambridge University and Parliament. As a student at Trinity College, Cambridge, Herbert excelled in...
, Charles WesleyCharles WesleyCharles Wesley was an English leader of the Methodist movement, son of Anglican clergyman and poet Samuel Wesley, the younger brother of Anglican clergyman John Wesley and Anglican clergyman Samuel Wesley , and father of musician Samuel Wesley, and grandfather of musician Samuel Sebastian Wesley...
and Norman GaleNorman GaleFor the Wales international rugby union player see Norman Gale Norman Rowland Gale was a poet, story-teller and reviewer, who published many books over a period of nearly fifty years.... - Two Carols for unaccompanied mixed voices, Op.66 (1971)
- Five Hymn-Tunes for mixed chorus (or unison voices), Op.71 (1973)
- How Far Is It to Bethlehem?, Carol for unison voices and piano, Op.73 (1973); words by Frances Chesterton
- Mass of Jesus and Mary for unison voices and organ, Op.74 (1974)
- Two 15th Century Carols for female, male or mixed chorus a cappella, Op.75 (1974)
- Three Hymn-Tunes for unison voices (or mixed chorus) and piano (or organ), Op.78 (1975)
- Nativity Music for unison voices and piano (with optional recorders, etc.), Op.80 (1976)
- Dunwich for mixed chorus and orchestra, Op.92 (1980); poem by Victor Allen
- Psalm 150 (O Praise God in His Holiness), Anthem for mixed chorus and organ, Op.94 (1980); words from Psalm 150Psalm 150Psalm 150 is a psalm in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. In it, the writer urges the congregation to praise God with music and dancing. The text, beloved by Jews and Christians alike, has often been set to music...
- A Round Dozen, 12 Rounds in 2 to 8 parts, Op.102 (1982)
- Two Short Anthems for mixed chorus and organ, Op.103 (1982)
- Three Hymn-Tunes for unison voices and organ (or piano), Op.104 (1982)
- Magnificat an Nunc Dimittis for mixed chorus (or soprano unison) and organ, Op.106 (1983)
- I Was Glad, Anthem for mixed chorus and organ, Op.111 (1986); words from Psalm 122Psalm 122Psalm 122 is the 122nd psalm from the Book of Psalms. It is one of 15 psalms that begins with the words "A song of ascents" .The text:Psalm 122A song of ascents...
- A Choral Fanfare (Gloria in excelsis and Amen) for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.115 (1988)
- O Be Joyful in the Lord (Jubilate Deo) for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.119 (1989); words from Psalm 100Psalm 100Psalm 100 is part of the biblical Book of Psalms. It may be used as a canticle in the Anglican liturgy of Morning Prayer, when it is referred to by its incipit as the Jubilate or Jubilate Deo...
- Christemass, 3 Carols for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.120 (1989)
- My Soul There Is a Country, Anthem for mixed chorus and organ, Op.124 (1991)
- Show Yourselves Joyful unto the Lord, Anthem for female chorus and organ, Op.130 (1993); words from Psalm 98Psalm 98Psalm 98 is one of the psalm in the biblical Book of Psalms. One of the Royal Psalms, Psalm 93-99, praising God as the King of His people.-Judaism:*Is the fourth paragraph of Kabbalat Shabbat....
- A Christmas Triptych for mixed chorus a cappella, Op.133 (1995)