Joseph Barnby (b. York, England, 1838; d. London, England, 1896) An accomplished and popular choral director in England, Barby showed his musical genius early: he was an organist and choirmaster at the age of twelve. He became organist at St. Andrews, Wells Street, London, where he developed an outstanding choral program (at times nicknamed "the Sunday Opera"). Barnby introduced annual performances of J. S. Bach's St. John Passion in St. Anne's, Soho, and directed the first performance in an English church of the St. Matthew Passion. He was also active in regional music festivals, conducted the Royal Choral Society, and composed and edited music (mainly for Novello and Company). In 1892 he was knighted by Queen Victoria. His compositions in… Go to person page >
Tune Title: THE GOLDEN CHAINFirst Line: At Dduw ein tadau awn yn hy (We come unto our father's God)Composer: J. BarnbyMeter: 87.87.8.8.7.Key: F MajorDate: 1952
Tune Title: GOLDEN CHAINFirst Line: Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling placeComposer: Joseph BarnbyMeter: 87.87.887Incipit: 33333 55551 64655Key: D Major
Tune Title: THE GOLDEN CHAINFirst Line: Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place (Gill)Composer: Joseph BarnbyMeter: 8.7.8.7.8.8.7.Key: D MajorDate: 1921
Tune Title: THE GOLDEN CHAINFirst Line: Lord, thou hast been our dwelling-placeComposer: Sir Joseph BarnbyMeter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 8. 8. 7.Key: D MajorDate: 1961