William Lloyd Webber

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William Southcombe Lloyd Webber (born March 11, 1914 in London , † October 29, 1982 in London) was an English church musician and composer .

biography

At the age of 14, William Lloyd Webber gave concerts as an organist at various churches in London and England. Webber studied at the Royal College of Music, among others with Ralph Vaughan Williams . Since there was another student in college by the name of William Webber, William used his third name, Lloyd, as part of his surname.

In 1938 he was organist and choirmaster at All Saints, later in Central Hall, Westminster , a major Methodist church. The first compositions were written in the 1930s.

In 1942 he married the pianist and violinist Jean Johnstone. The two sons Andrew (* 1948) and Julian (* 1951) emerged from the marriage. Both sons followed in their parents' footsteps and became important musicians and composers, in particular the musical melodies Andrews had a lasting impact on the music of the late 20th century.

Between 1945 and the mid-1950s, Lloyd Webber composed vocal and instrumental music, choral and organ works, chamber music and orchestral works. Then he took over a professorship in music theory and composition at the Royal College of Music in London; from 1964 until his death he was the director of that college.

William Lloyd Webber's music has received more attention in recent years, presumably due to the fame of his two sons.

Andrew Lloyd Webber wrote his Requiem in memory of his father.

Works

For orchestra

  • Aurora
  • Three Spring Miniatures
  • Lento for strings
  • Serenade for Strings
  • Invocation

Instrumental works

  • Nocturne (Vc., Kl.)
  • Three Pieces: In the Half-Light; Air varie; Slumber Song (Vc., Kl.)
  • Air and Variations (Klar., Kl.)
  • Frensham Pond (clear, cl.)
  • Sonatina (fl., Cl.)
  • Mulberry Cottage (Fl., Kl.)
  • Summer Pastures (Mr., Cl.)
  • Fantasy Trio (piano trio)
  • Suite in B flat (Trp., Kl.)
  • Sonatina (Va., Kl.)
  • The Gardens at Eastwell (Vl., Kl./Hrf.)
  • Benedictus (from left, org.)
  • Three Spring Miniatures (cl.)
  • Six Pieces: A Song for the Morning; Scherzo in G minor; Arabesque; Romantic Evening; Explanation; Song without Words (cl.)
  • Three Pieces: Presto for Perseus; Autumn Elf; Badinage de Noel (cl.)
  • Scenes from Childhood: Cake Walk; Sentimental Waltz; Air; Scherzo; Evening hymn; China Doll (Kl.)
  • A Short Tone Study (Kl.)
  • River Song (piano duo)
  • Danse Macabre (2 cl.)

Organ works

  • Chorale, Cantilena & Finale
  • Three Recital Pieces: Prelude; Barcarolle; Nuptial March
  • Aria - Thirteen pieces for organ: Prelude on St Cross; Choral March; Communion; Solemn Procession; Prelude on Passion Chorale; Prelude on Rockingham; Festal March; Prelude on Gerontius; Aria; Verset for Organ; Prelude on Winchester New; Vespers hymn; Meditation on Stracathro
  • Reflections - Seven pieces for organ: Prelude; Slumber song; Summer pastures; Romance; Intermezzo; Christ in the Tomb (from 'The Divine Compassion'); Postlude
  • Eight varied pieces for organ: Arietta in A major; Minuet; Recessional; Andantino alla Cantilena; Introit; Dedication March; Pastoral; Epilogue
  • Songs without Words - Six pieces for organ: Noel Nouvelet; Song without words; Trumpet Minuet; God rest you merry, gentlemen; The Coventry Carol; Good King Wenceslas
  • Five portraits for home organs

Brass music

  • Little Suite for Brass (arr. Cresswell): Prelude; Adagio; Festive March

Vocal works

Choral music

  • Missa Sanctae Mariae Magdalenae
  • Missa Princeps Pacis
  • The Savior - A meditation upon the death of Christ
  • The Divine Compassion - A sacred cantata
  • St Francis of Assisi - An oratorio
  • Songs of Spring - A cantata
  • O Lord, Spread your Wings o'er me (Anthem)
  • Spirit of God (Anthem)
  • Dominus Firmamentum Meum (Anthem)
  • Lo! My Shepherd is Divine (Anthem)
  • Lo, God is Here (Anthem)
  • Seven Anthems: Sing the Life - Easter Carol; A Hymn of Thanksgiving; O Love, I give myself to Thee; O for a closer walk with God; Then come, all ye people - Carol; The Lord is my Shepherd; Love divine, all loves excelling
  • Tantum Ergo
  • Born a King - Cantata for Christmas

Works for solo voice

  • The Songs of William Lloyd Webber: I looked out into the Morning; Over the bridge; How do I love thee; The Forest of Wild Thyme; The Pretty Washer Maiden; A Rent for Love; To the Wicklow Hills; So lovely the rose; Eutopia; The Cottage of Dreams
  • Three Arias for Tenor and Organ: And I saw a new Heaven; The King of Love (from 'The Savior'); Thou art the King (from 'The Divine Compassion')
  • Lullaby
  • Spring is the time for love
  • The Call of the Morning
  • Sun gold

Carols

  • Jesus, dear Jesus
  • The stable where the Oxen stood (The Manger Bright)
  • Then come, all ye people

Part songs

  • April
  • Corinna's lute
  • Sun gold
  • Moon Silver
  • Lament
  • I heard a rush of wings
  • The moon
  • A magic morn
  • The Heather Hills

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personal data
SURNAME Lloyd Webber, William
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Lloyd Webber, William Southcombe; Webber, William Southcombe Lloyd (real name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION English composer
DATE OF BIRTH March 11, 1914
PLACE OF BIRTH London
DATE OF DEATH October 29, 1982
Place of death London