Herbert Hedwan Chandler
Appearance
Herbert Hedwan-Chandler | |
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Background information | |
Born | Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, England | 1 January 1865
Died | 21 August 1941 | (aged 73–74)
Occupation(s) | Composer, Organist, Music Teacher |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, Keyboard |
Years active | 1890-1910 |
Herbert Hadwen-Chandler (1 January 1865, Wandsworth, London – 21 August 1941, Claremont, Perth, Australia) was an Australian organist, teacher and composer of light romantic works.[3] He was respected as a musician[4] and well connected in Perth society.[5][6] He worked at Nicholson's Music publisher in Fremantle and Perth. He toured Australian cities as a vocalist.[7]
Performances
[edit]Chandler played organ recitals including Handel's 'Messiah' in 1923.[8] He was an active member of the Perth metro Gleemen [9] and Perth Philharmonic society.[10]
Personal
[edit]His only son Lance-Corporal Roy Chandler was wounded at Gallipoli and died shortly after of complications.
Works
[edit]- 1897 Fairy Bowers
- 1906 Song of the gun (verse by Frances Allitsen)[11]
- 1887 Pandora March
- 1909 Marie Gavotte
- 1907 Nearing Home
- 1901 Summer Time (Vocal Motet)
- 1899 Clarion March
Make a Joyful Noise [12]
References
[edit]- ^ Hadwen-Chandler, Herbert (1900), Marie gavotte : for piano, W. H. Glen & Co, retrieved 18 August 2021
- ^ "Musical Notes". The Telegraph. No. 5, 346. Queensland, Australia. 30 November 1889. p. 5. Retrieved 18 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Peeps at People". Sunday Times (Perth). No. 1763. Western Australia. 8 November 1931. p. 7. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Engagements". The Mirror. Vol. 5, no. 265. Western Australia. 20 May 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Farewell to Rev. Richards". The Daily News. Vol. LIV, no. 18, 411. Western Australia. 19 March 1934. p. 2 (LATE CITY). Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "'A Bit of Real Life'". Mirror. Vol. 6, no. 274. Western Australia. 11 December 1926. p. 6. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "JUST FRIENDS". Punch. Vol. CV, no. 2666. Victoria, Australia. 30 August 1906. p. 16. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Footlight Fancies". The Mirror. No. 124. Western Australia. 22 December 1923. p. 8. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "The Book Of The Gleemen". The West Australian. Vol. 63, no. 19, 126. Western Australia. 1 November 1947. p. 4. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Engagements". The Mirror. Vol. 5, no. 265. Western Australia. 20 May 1910. p. 5. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "The Silver Chain Christmas Tree and Fair". Western Mail. Vol. XXIV, no. 1, 199. Western Australia. 19 December 1908. p. 15. Retrieved 13 August 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ Hadwen-Chandler, Herbert. Make a joyful noise: an anthem suitable for choir festivals and general use. Melbourne: W.H. Glen & Co.
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