Composer

John Ireland

British composer and teacher of music (1879-1962)

1879–1962

96 works in the index

Born

1879

Died

1962

Birthplace

Bowdon

Citizenship / historical state

United Kingdom

Period (estimated from birth year)

Modern

Biography

John Ireland — British composer and teacher of music (1879-1962). John Ireland was born in 1879 in Bowdon. The recorded year of death is 1962. The biographical record lists citizenship or historical state as United Kingdom.

In this catalogue

Common listed instruments

Piano, Organ, Alto, Voice, Tenor

Genres represented

Classical, pop

Works with composition dates

0 of 96

These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.

Catalogue

Works page 1 of 2

Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.

Works and available sheet music details

Work	Year composed	Catalogue / opus	Key in title	Listed instruments	Genre	Editions
Spring Sorrow	—	—	—	Piano, Voice	Classical	13
When Daffodils Begin to Peer	—	—	—	Voice	Classical	5
The Rakes of Mallow	—	—	—	Guitar, Recorder, percussion	Classical	6
3. The Holy Boy	—	—	—	Piano, Organ	Classical	4
If There Were Dreams To Sell	—	—	—	Piano, Voice, Low Voice	—	5
Meditation	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	3
Gloria In Excelsis	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	3
My Song is Love Unknown	—	—	—	Guitar, Voice, Choir	Classical	2
Elegiac Romance	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	2
Villanella	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	2
Responses To The Commandments	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	1
I Have Twelve Oxen	—	—	—	Piano, Voice	Classical	3
The Adoration	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	2
2. The Towing-Path	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	2
After The Gospel	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	1
Before The Gospel	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	2
Benedictus Qui Benit	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	1
Ninefold Kyrie	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	1
1. Gipsy Dance	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	1
2. Country Dance	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	2
Alla Marcia	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	1
Menuetto	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	1
Agnus Dei	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	0
Jubilate Deo	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Alto	Classical	1
Cockles and Mussels Molly Malone	—	—	—	Piano, Organ, Accordion	Classical	1
Hope The Hornblower No. 1	—	—	—	Piano, Low Voice	—	1
The Cost	—	—	—	Piano	—	1
Rest	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
The Rat	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
1. The Undertone	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
2. Obsession	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
1. Merry-Andrew	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
Capriccio	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	—
Intrada	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	—
Sursum Corda	—	—	—	Organ	Classical	—
Credo	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	—
Pater noster	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	—
Sanctus	—	—	—	Organ, bass, Tenor, Choir, Alto	Classical	—
3. Reaper's Dance	—	—	—	Piano	Classical	—
Bendemeers Stream	—	—	—	Organ, Recorder	Classical	—
Sea Fever	—	—	—	—	Classical	—
3. The Minstrel Boy	—	—	—	Timpani, percussion	Classical, pop	—
Haste To The Wedding	—	—	—	Flute, Tin Whistle	Classical	—
Ex Ore Innocentium	—	—	—	Choir	Classical	1
Down By The Tanyard Side	—	—	—	Voice, Choir	Classical, pop	—
Aubade (Sydney Dobell	—	—	—	Alto	Classical	—
Evening Song (James Vila Blake	—	—	—	Alto	Classical	—
Full Fathom Five (William Shakespeare	—	—	—	Alto	Classical	—

Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. This short biography is assembled from the recorded facts. Authority record: VIAF 54332759. Portrait: Herbert Lambert, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.