The British Musical Biography

[E] Bunnett, Edward, organist and com-
poser, born at Shipdham, Norfolk, June 26,
1834. Entered as a chorister at Norwich
Cathedral, 1842 ; articled to Dr Buck, 1849,
and from 1855 to 1877 was his assistant or-
ganist and partner. Graduated Mus. Bac,
1857; Mus. Doc , 1869, Cambridge; F.C.O.,
1870. In January, 1849, sang in the trio
" Lift thine eyes," with Jenny Liud and Miss
Dolby, at a concert given in Norwich. Prom
1871 to 1892 he was conductor of the Norwich
Musical Union ; has been organist of the
Norwich Musical Festivals since 1872 ; of St.
Peter's, Mancroft, from 1877 ; and Borough
Organist since 1880, his recitals always at-
tracting large audiences. From 1890 he has
had charge of the pier concerts at Lowestoft.
He celebrated his musical jubilee, April 18,
1890, when he was presented by the Mayor
(John Moore, Esq.) with an address and
handsome testimonial from his fellow citi-
zens. He has occasionally lectured on Ora-
torio and other subjects.

[W] Works. — Song of Praise (Degree Exercise,
1869) ; Ps. 130, Da Profundis (Norwich, 1880) ;
Unison Service in F ; Office for the Holy
Communion, in E ; Services, &c. Anthems
— Blessed be Thov; ; If we believe that Jesus
died ; If ye love me ; and others. Twenty-
four original tunes to favourite Hymns ; Ten
Christmas Carols. Cantatas — Rhineland, for
soprano solo, chorus, and orchestra (composed
for Mlle. Tietjens, bufsung by Florence Lan-
cia, and produced, Norwich Festival, 1872 ;
Lora (W. W. Turnbull. Produced by Norwich
Musical Union, June 1, 1876). Comedietta,
Incognita (Mrs. Edward Adams, Lowestoft,
August, 1892). Part-songs— Ihe Rhine Mai-
den (Norwich Festival, 1884) ; Victoria,
soprano solo and chorus (1887), and others.
Various Songs. Andante and rondo, pf. and
orchestra ; Trio, pf. and strings ; Sonata, pf.
and violin (MS. 1873) ; Duet, pf. and clarinet ;
Pieces for pf., etc. Eight organ pieces; Six
original compositions for organ (1884) ;
Twelve short and easy pieces for organ ;
Largo in E flat, for organ ; Ave Maria, etc.

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