Composer. Considered by many to be the "Father of English Opera", he was one of the first to write operas in the English language, rather than Italian. His best known work is "The Mountain Sylph", which was later satirized by Gilbert and Sullivan in their comic opera "Iolanthe". Barnett's other operas are "Fair Rosamund" (1837) and "Farinelli" (1839). Disappointed with his reception as a composer, he became a choirmaster in Cheltenham. Barnett was born in Bedford, England.
Composer. Considered by many to be the "Father of English Opera", he was one of the first to write operas in the English language, rather than Italian. His best known work is "The Mountain Sylph", which was later satirized by Gilbert and Sullivan in their comic opera "Iolanthe". Barnett's other operas are "Fair Rosamund" (1837) and "Farinelli" (1839). Disappointed with his reception as a composer, he became a choirmaster in Cheltenham. Barnett was born in Bedford, England.
Bio by: David Lindley
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