William Alexander Barrett

Life

Born: 15 October 1836, Hackney, England

Died: 17 October 1891

Biography

English musician, collector of folk songs, and compiler of books about music and musicians. Graduated from Oxford University, Bachelor of Music in 1871.

List of choral works

• Heave the anchor
• Sunset

Arrangements by William Alexander Barrett

• The lass of Richmond hill (James Hook)

 
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Publications

Barrett, William Alexander. 1891. English folk songs, collected, arranged, and provided with symphonies and accompaniments for the pianoforte. London: Novello. 95 pp.

External websites:

• Biography of Barrett