Bells across the meadows albert ketelbey biography
Ketèlbey was born in Birmingham, was educated at Trinity College, London, and was a church organist and theatre conductor before establishing his reputation.
It was published in for both orchestra and piano, and first recorded by the composer a year later..
Bells Across the Meadows
Classical music piece
Bells Across the Meadows is a piece of light classical music by Albert Ketèlbey.
It was published in 1921 for both orchestra and piano, and first recorded by the composer a year later. Ketèlbey called the piece a "characteristic intermezzo". In 2003 it was selected in the final poll by the BBC radio programme Your Hundred Best Tunes and voted the 36th most popular classical tune of all time.
History
English composer Albert Ketèlbey's instrumental piece Bells Across the Meadows was published by Keith Prowse & Co in 1921, in versions for both orchestra and piano.[1][2][3] The first recording, with orchestra conducted by the composer, was made in April 1922.[2] Arrangements for varying instruments followed, and the work has been popular with brass bands.[2] Song lyrics by the composer were added in 1927 but have rarely been recorded.[2][1]
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