List of works by George Frederick Bristow

The largest collection of Bristow manuscripts and holographs may be found in the Performing Arts Research Collection of the New York Public Library (abbreviated below as NYPL).

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Works with Opus Number

• Op.1 - Duetto concertante for violin and piano (Jan., 1844). NYPL has a manuscript score of 22 pages and manuscript part of 8 pages (holographs).
• Op.1 - Quartetto for 2 violins, viola, cello (1849). NYPL has on microfilm 4 manuscript parts.
• Op.2 - Quartetto for 2 violins, viola, cello (Dec., 1849). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 24 pages (holograph) and 4 manuscript parts.
• Op.3 - Overture in E flat (Aug., 1845). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 41 pages (holograph) and 31 manuscript parts.
• Op.4 - La belle Amerique, nocturne for piano (1850). Published (New York: S. Pearson, 1850).
• Op.5 - Grand Duo on La fille du regiment for piano 4 hands (May, 1849). NYPL has a manuscript score of 38 pages (holograph) dated 1849 and a 43 page manuscript score (holograph) dated 1845. The latter is lacking the primo part for variation no. 2. Contents: Pesante - Thema - Var. 1 - Var. 2 - Var. 3 - Var. 4 - Adagio - Finale presto - Tempo maestoso.
• Op.6 - Grand Waltz de Bravura (1845). Published (New York: Firth and Hall, 1845).
• Op.7 - L'Etoile dur soir, nocturne for piano (1884?). Published (Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, ca. 1884) - note: Lee & Walker 1884 = reprint, as Lee & Walker no longer had an independent existence in 1884, was an imprint of JH? Ditson, and published only (almost entirely?) reprints of their earlier works.
• Op.8 - La serenade, nocturne for piano (1850). Published (New York: Sidney Pearson, 1850).
• Op.9 - ?
• Op.10 - Symphony No. 1 in E flat major (1846?/Sept., 1848). NYPL has a manuscript score of 89 pages (holograph), a manuscript score of 28 pages (holograph) being a fragment of the first movement, a manuscript piano score of 9 pages of the first movement (holograph), and a manuscript score of 12 pages being a variant of the third movement (holograph).
• Op.11 - La belle du jour, nocturne for piano. NYPL has manuscript(holograph) score of 7 pages.
• Op.12 - Sonata for violin and piano. NYPL has a manuscript score of 29 pages (holograph) and manuscript part of 8 pages.
• Op.13 - La cracoviene, fantasy for violin and orchestra (revision of op.1; Aug., 1850). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 17 pages and manuscript part of 8 pages, both holographs.
• Op.14 - ?
• Op.15 - To the Lord our God, sentence for SATB and organ (March, 1850). NYPL has on microfilm four manuscript scores (holographs) and 8 manuscript parts.
• Op.16 - Septour[sic] (Oct., 1846). NYPL has a 19 page manuscript part for the piano.
• Op.17 - Fantasie on themes from L.J.F. Hérold's Zampa (1844). NYPL has on microfilm two manuscript scores of 30 and 18 pages (holographs) and one manuscript part of 14 pages (copyist's). Contents: Andantino - Andante - Thema grazioso - Var. 1 - Var. 2nd - Var. 3rd - Var. 4 - Adagio con expressione - Finale allegretto.
• Op.18 - Andante et Polonaise (Mainz: Schott, 1860).
• Op.19 - Morning Service in E flat major: Te Deum, Jubilate, Kyrie (1855). Published (New York: Geo. F. Bristow, ca. 1855). Te Deum published (New York: R.A. Saalfield, 1888).
• OP.20 - ?
• Op.21 - A Life on the Ocean Wave for piano (1852). NYPL has a manuscript score of 15 pages (holograph).
• Op.22 - Rip Van Winkle (opera in 3 acts, libretto by John Howard Wainwright after Washington Irving, 1852-5). Revised 1878-82 (libretto rev. by J.W. Shannon). NYPL has a manuscript instrumental score in 3 volumes (holograph) and 19 manuscript vocal parts from the 1855 version, 27 manuscript instrumental parts from the revised 1880 version, a manuscript vocal score of the 1855 version in 3 volumes (holograph), as well as fragments of manuscripts. The vocal score based on the revised 1878 libretto was published (New York: G. Schirmer, 1882) and reprinted (New York: Da Capo Press, 1991). The reprint included a new edition of the 1878 libretto. The original libretto was published (New York: Wardle Darcie, 1855).
• Op.23 - I Will Arise, Sentence for SATB and organ (1853?). NYPL has on microfilm 7 manuscript vocal parts with organ cues (4 holographs and 3 copyist's manuscripts).
• Op.24 - Symphony No. 2 in D minor Jullien sinfonia (1854). Written for Louis Antoine Jullien. First performance: NY Philharmonic under Jullien, March 1, 1856. NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 92 pages (holograph). Has been recorded on LP (with symphony 4 Op.50 I believe, conducted by Karl Krueger) and reissued in a new AR Editions publication (see here).
• Op.25 - Friendship, morceau for violin and piano (1855). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 11 pages (copyist's) and manuscript part of 2 pages (holograph).
• Op.26 - Symphony No. 3 in F sharp minor (Aug., 1858). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 96 pages (holograph) and 44 manuscript parts. The Library of Congress has a manuscript score of 96 leaves. First performance: March 26, 1859, by the Philharmonic Society of New York, Carl Bergmann, conductor, at Niblo's Garden.
• Op.27 - ?
• Op.28 - Potpourri for the organ (April, 1856). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 18 pages (holograph).
• Op.29 - Ode for soprano, chorus (SSA), and orchestra (1856?). NYPL has an orchestral score of 11 pages (holograph) and 15 manuscript parts for soprano and instruments(copyist's). Also a manuscript vocal score with piano accompaniment of 11 pages (holograph). Written for O.U.A. celebration Jan. 8. 1856.
• Op.29 - Souvenir de Mount Vernon for piano (1861).
• Op.30 - Overture to A Winter's Tale (Feb., 1886 or 1866?). NYPL has a manuscript score of 24 pages (holograph), 12 manuscript parts, and six pages of sketches.
• Op.31 - Canzonett: The Abode of Music for high voice and piano (libretto by Marguerite Marseilles; July, 1855). NYPL has on microfilm two manuscript scores of 6 pages each, both holographs.
• Op.31 - Gloria Patri, Praise to God, oratorio for soloists, SATB chorus, orchestra. First performance: New York Harmonic Society, March 2, 1861.
• Op.32 - Overture to Columbus (Jan., 1861; first performance: NY Philharmonic, Nov. 17, 1865) - from an unfinished opera. NYPL has 50 manuscript parts and a manuscript piano score of 16 pages (holograph).
• Op.33 - Praise to God, Oratorio (vocal score of Op.31). Published (Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1860). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript orchestral score with choral cues of 179 pages (holograph) and 24 manuscript parts for instruments only.
• Op.34 - Burial Service. NYPL has on microfilm manuscript sketch of 3 pages consisting of text written on music manuscript paper with bar lines indicated.
• Op.35 - ?
• Op.36 - Evening Service: Bonun est and Benedic anima mea for SATB chorus and organ (1865). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 14 pages and 4 manuscript parts (holographs).
• Op.37 - ?
• Op.38 - Eroica for piano. NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 8 pages (holograph).
• Op.39 - Christ our Passover: an Easter Anthem for SATB chorus and organ (1866?/1885). Published New York: William A. Pond, ca. 1885. NYPL has on microfilm a copyist's manuscript score of 15 pages and 4 manuscript parts for the first two selections (holograph).
• Op.40 - The Lord in His Holy Temple, sentence for SATB and organ (July, 1865/rev. April, 17, 1891). NYPL has a manuscript score of 5 pages and 2 manuscript parts (holograph). Published (New York: H. C. Watson, 1866). Also has a manuscript score of 4 pages and 4 manuscript parts. A version with bass solo as published (Boston: O. Ditson Co., 1893).
• Op.41 - ?
• Op.42 - Daniel, oratorio for soloists, SATB chorus, and orchestra (libretto by W.A. Hardenbrook, first performance: New York, Dec. 30, 1867, libretto published 1867). NYPL has a manuscript score of 267 pages (holograph) available on microfilm and 26 manuscript parts also available on microfilm. The work has been edited by David Griggs-Janower and published (Madison: A-R Editions, 1999). NYPL also has a 238 page manuscipt vocal score (holograph).
• Op.43 - Rain Drops, for piano. NYPL has a manuscript score of 9 pages (holograph).
• Op.44 - Hymn Tunes and Chants. Contains 14 hymn tunes and 12 chants in 4-part harmony. Hymn tune no. 11 includes words. The chants are also included in the set of 100 Chants. NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript close score of 5 pages (holograph).
• Op.45 - 6 Pieces for the organ, Impromptu Voluntaries. NYPL has a manuscript score of 11 pages (holograph). Published (New York: G. Schirmer, ca. 1883).
• Op.46 - ?
• Op.47 - The Great Republic, Ode to the American Union (libretto by W.O. Bourne) cantata for soloists, SATB, and orchestra. First performance: Brooklyn Philharmonic Society, May 10, 1879. (Vocal score published New York: Biglow & Main, 1880). NYPL has a manuscript orchestral score of 66 pages for the overture (holograph) and 34 manuscript instrumental parts excluding the overture and sections 8 and 9. The Library of Congress has an autograph full score of 137 pages.
• Op.48 - Offertories for SATB chorus, Nos. 1-4 (1870?). NYPL has on microfilm manuscript of 1 page and 4 manuscript parts (holographs) for each number. No.1, No.2, No.3, and No.4.
• Op.49 - The Pioneer (cantata for solo soprano and bass, SATB chorus, orchestra, libretto by H. C. Watson, 1872). NYPL has on microfilm 6 manuscript parts for solo soprano, bass, and chorus (SATB) with instrumental cues.
• Op.50 - Symphony No.4 — The Arcadian Symphonie (1872; first performance: NY Philharmonic, Feb. 14, 1874). NYPL has a manuscript vocal score of 141 pages (holograph), a manuscript score of 192 pages (holograph) and 57 manuscript parts. First three movements are the same as the orchestral introduction to Op.49.
• Op.51 - Marche-caprice for piano (1890). Published (New York: G. Schirmer, ca. 1890. Plate 8067).
• Op.51 - La Vivandiere, march for piano (1884?). NYPL has a manuscript score of 4 pages (holograph).
• Op.51 - Morning Service in B-flat major (Te Deum and Benedictus). Published (New York: W. A. Pond, 1873).
• Op.52 - ?
• Op.53 - Fantasie cromatica con fuga, Orchestration of J.S. Bach's Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue. (1879/89?). NYPL has a manuscript score of 48 pages(holograph) and 64 manuscript parts. Also available on microfilm.
• Op.54 - Morning Service in C major: Te Deum and Jubilate for chorus and organ. Published (New York: W. A. Pond, ca. 1879).
• Op.55 - ?
• Op.56 - Evening Service in G: Cantate Domino and Deus misereatur for unaccompanied chorus SATB (1885). NYPL has on microfilm 4 manuscript parts.
• Op.57 - Mass in C major, soloists, chorus SATB, orchestra (1885). NYPL has manuscript orchestral score of 139 pages (holograph), a manuscript vocal score of 87 pages (13 page Kyrie is engraved) for chorus and organ, in Latin and English (holograph), a manuscript vocal score of 102 pages (13 page Kyrie is engraved) for chorus and organ, in Latin and an English translation that varies from the previous entry, and has 24 manuscript parts (holograph) for the Benedictus in Latin and English. NYPL also has 4 manuscript parts (holograph) for the Gloria (vocal parts only, in Latin)
• Op.58 - Morning Service in F major: Te Deum and Jubilate for chorus SATB and organ (1881). NYPL has a manuscript score of 8 pages (holograph). Published by the composer in 1881.
• Op.59 - Dream land, for piano (1885). NYPL has two manuscript scores of 4 and 5 pages (holographs).
• Op.60 - The Judge, march for piano and percussion (1886).
• Op.61 - Saltarello for piano (1886).
• Op.62 - Niagara: symphony for grand orchestra and chorus (1893, first performance: Manuscript Society, Carnegie Hall, April 11, 1898). NYPL has a manuscript score of 57 pages for piano 4 hands for all but the fourth movement (holograph), a manuscript orchestra score with choral cues of 154 pages (holograph), two manuscript vocal scores with piano accompaniment of 80 pages and 77 pages, apparently being two copies of the fourth movement (holograph), 68 manuscript pages of sketches (holograph), a manuscript orchestra score of 159 pages (holograph) dated Sept. 1, 1893, and 42 manuscript instrumental parts (holograph).
• Op.62 - Saltarello for piano. NYPL has a manuscript score of 4 pages (holograph).
• Op.63 - School March for piano (1893). Published (Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1893).
• Op.64 - Overture to Jibbenainosay (1886; first performance: Harlem Philharmonic, NY, March 6, 1889). NYPL has 40 manuscript parts (mostly holographs) and a 12 page manuscript piano score with instrumental indications(holograph).
• Op.65 to 68 - ?
• Op.69 - March, for piano. NYPL has a manuscript score of 3 pages (holograph).
• Op.70 - ?
• Op.71 - ?
• Op.72 - Six Easy Voluntaries for the Cabinet Organ. NYPL has a manuscript score of 4 pages (holograph). No. 4 appears to be incomplete.
• Op.73 - Light Flashing into the Darkness, Christmas Anthem (words by Rev. Joachim Elmendorf, 1887) for chorus and organ. NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 15 pages(holograph).
• Op.74 - ?
• Op.75 - Two-part vocal exercises in different keys (ca. 1890-5). NYPL has a manuscript score of 28 pages (holograph). Includes 95 two-part exercises and 5 three-part exercises for children's voices. Published (New York: J. Van Loan, ca. 1895).
• Op.76 - Impromptu for piano (1883/1894). NYPL has an incomplete manuscript score of 3 pages (holograph).
• Op.76? - Oh Lord thy mercy my sure hope for SATB, sketch only.
• Op.77/78 - Once more we greet with gladsome hearts, Easter Anthem for soloists, mixed chorus, and organ (1893). NYPL has an incomplete manuscript score of 12 pages (holograph) with 5 pages of sketches. Published as Op.78 (New York: William A. Pond, ca. 1893).
• Op.79 - Except the Lord build the house, anthem for chorus and organ (1894?). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 11 pages.
• Op.80 - Nearer my God to Thee, transcription for piano. Published (Boston: Oliver Ditson, 1893).
• Op.80 - The King of the Mountains, opera (libretto by Myron A. Cooney, incomplete, 1894). NYPL has a manuscript vocal score of 114 pages (holograph).
• Op.81 - Sweet is the prayer(after the piano etude op.46 no.19 by Stephen Heller, 1890). NYPL has three manuscript scores (holographs) consisting of a 9 page manuscript score for SATB and organ, a 7 page manuscript score for SATB and organ, and a 7 page manuscript score for SATB, horn in E flat, and organ
• Op.82 - Plantation Pleasures: morceau characteristique for the piano (1894). NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 11 pages with 8 pages of sketches (holographs). Published (Boston: Oliver Ditson, ca. 1894).
• Op.83 - Plantation Memories No.2, for piano. NYPL has a manuscript score of 8 pages with 7 pages of sketches (holograph).
• Op.87 - The Bold Bad Baron, for unaccompanied male voices. Once source gives Op.87 another no opus number. NYPL has one manuscript score of 10 pages and one close score of 9 pages, both holographs.

Works without Opus Number

Choral Works

• Keep Step with the Music of Union, for mixed chorus and orchestra (April, 1862). NYPL has a 5 page manuscript orchestra score (holograph) and 18 manuscript parts (copyist's). Vocal score published (New York: H.B. Dodworth, 1862).
• Call John, for unaccompanied mixed chorus. NYPL has on microfilm a 3 page manuscript score (holograh).
• Come ye that love the Saviour's name, for soprano solo, SATB chorus, organ. NYPL has on microfilm a 6 page manuscript score (holograph).
• How excellent is thy loving kindness, for SATB chorus and orchestra (1866?). NYPL has a 19 page manuscript vocal score with piano accompaniment (holograph).
• The great republic: additional part after the overture - Contents Allegretto: Religioso (Heavenly Father grant Thy blessing) -- Allegro -- Andante (Now Jesus bless this Western earth), for men's chorus TTBB and orchestra. NYPL has a 13 page manuscript score and 40 manuscript parts (holographs). NYPL also has a 7 page vocal score with piano (holograph). This material was not included in the published vocal score.
• I heard a voice from heaven, for SATB and organ. NYPL has on microfilm a 2 page manuscript score and 4 manuscript parts (holographs).
• Chants. NYPL has a manuscript close score of 21 pages and a manuscript part of 2 pages (both holographs). Score contains 100 short chants in 4-part harmony with the name of the tune or composer indicated for some. Soprano part exists for 25 selected chants. Only the soprano part contains English words (in pencil) to the Gloria Patri (Chant 27).
• Jubilate Deo by Samual Jackson (1818-1885) arranged by Bristow, for chorus and organ. NYPL has one close manuscript of 2 pages and 4 manuscript parts.
• St. John's Collection. NYPL has a manuscript score of 24 pages (holograph). Arrangements by Bristow of hymns chiefly for SATB and organ, some without words. Named for St. John's Chapel, Hudson Square.
• When His Salvation Bringing, for unaccompanied mixed chorus (March 7, 1872). NYPL has a manuscript close score of one page (holograph).

Songs

• The Irish Brigade, for voice and piano (B.O'Connor, 1863). Published (New York: John J. Daly, 1864).
• The dawn is breaking o'er us, for high voice and piano (Thomas Moore). NYPL has on microfilm a 10 page manuscript score (holograph).
• The ghost came bobbing up, for medium voice and piano (J. W. Shannon). NYPL has a 3 page manuscript score (holograph).
• There's rest for all in heav'n, for mezzo soprano and piano. NYPL has two manuscript scores of 6 pages each (holographs).
• When Mornings Bright Sun, for high voice and orchestra or piano. NYPL has a manuscript of the instrumental score of 7 pages and a vocal score for voice and piano of 4 pages (holographs).
• Woman's Love, for medium voice and piano (George Cooper). NYPL has a manuscript score of 5 pages that includes orchestral cues (holograph). Published (New York: J. Van Loan & Co., 1883).
• Lily, for voice and piano (George W. Birdseye). Published (New York: Dodworth, 1869).
• Hark, Through the Air: A Dirge to the Memory of the Late Hon. Henry Clay (1852, Miss Jean L. Bruce). Published (New York: Wm. Vanderbeek, 1852).
• I Would I Were a Favorite Flower (Emerald T. Wilson). Published (New York: Sidney Pearson, 1850).
• My Mother's Old Portrait (George Cooper). Published (New York: E.H. Harding, 1881).
• Only a Little Shoe (Alice Della Tore Cone). Published (New York: J. Van Loan & Co., 1884).
• Spring Time is Coming (J. Howard Wainwright). Published (Springfield, MA: Sarles and Adey, 1852).
• The Bright Chain is Broken (Carlos D. Stuart). Published (New York: Sidney Pearson, 1851).
• The Welcome Back (Eliza Cook). Published (Boston: W. H. Oakes, 1848).
• Thine Eye Hath Seen the Spot (A.W. Fenno). Published (New York: Firth and Hall, 1846).

Orchestral Works

• Captain Raynor's Quickstep, for orchestra (1849). NYPL has on microfilm a 6 page manuscript score (holograph).
• Serenade Waltz for Columbia College Commencement (1849). NYPL has a manuscript score of 9 pages (holograph).
• Waltz for Columbia College. NYPL has a manuscript score of 6 pages (holograph).

Chamber Works

• Duo No. 2 for Violin and Viola (Sept., 1845). NYPL has on microfilm a 12 page manuscript score (holograph).
• Duo No. 3 for Violin and viola (Dec., 1845). NYPL has on microfilm a 15 page manuscript score (holograph).

Organ Works

• Introduction and Fugue. NYPL has an incomplete 3 page manuscript (holograph).

Piano Works

• The great republic: allegretto. NYPL has a 3 page manuscript score (holograph). This was not included in the published vocal score.
• La Louise. NYPL has a manuscript score of 3 pages (holograph).
• March Columbus. NYPL has a manuscript score of 3 pages (holograph). Incomplete(?).
• Plantation Memories No.3. NYPL has on microfilm a manuscript score of 14 pages with 13 pages of sketches (holograph).
• Geo. F. Bristow's "Ideas," Feb., 1857. NYPL has a manuscript score of 29 pages.
• Passion Flower Waltz. Published (New York: C.G. Christman, 1845). Library of Congress copy is missing pages 4 and 5.
• Dream on the Ocean, Waltz. Arranged for piano by Bristow. Published (New York: William A. Pond, 1849?).
• General Bertand's Quickstep. Arranged for piano by Bristow. Published (New York: Firth & Hall, 1843).
• Tripler Schottisch. Published (New York: Sidney Pearson, 1850).
• Dandy Jim from Caroline with Variations. Published (New York: C. G. Christman, 1845).
• Columbia Grand March (1849). Published (New York: Sidney Pearson, 1849).
• Isle of Sheppy Waltzes (1840). Published (New York: Firth and Hall, 1840).
• Rory O'Moore with Variations. Published (New York: Firth and Hall, 1842).
• The Boatman's Dance with Variations. Published (New York: C.G. Christman, 1844).
• Zip Coon with Variations. Published (New York: Firth and Hall, 1840).

Pedagogical Works, Works as editor/arranger

• Geo. F. Bristow's new and improved method for the reed or cabinet organ (New York: R. A. Saalfield, ca. 1887).
• The music of the church: a collection of psalm, hymn, and chant tunes adapted to the worship of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States by J.M. Wainwright. (New York: Stanford & Swords, 1855). "The harmonies of all the tunes have been carefully corrected by Mr. George F. Bristow ..." Page vi.
• The Cantilena: a collection of songs, duets, trios and quartettes (New York: Abbey & Abbot, 1861). Songs arranged with piano accompaniment.
• Ferd. Beyer's school for the piano-forte designed for the exclusive use of young students and dedicated to mothers of families containing the principles of music in 106 examples, studies, gamuts, exercises, and choice easy pieces (New York: William A. Pond, 1851). Translated and adapted by Bristow.
• The cantara, being a choice selection of solos, duets, trios, and quartetts, from the best masters, for the use of seminaries and schools in city and country (New York: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1867, 1873). Edited and arranged by Francis H. Nash and Geo. F. Bristow.
• The cantara [no. 2], being a choice selection of solos, duets, trios, and quartetts from the best masters, for the use of seminaries and schools in city and country (New York: A. S. Barnes & Co., 1868, 1870). Edited and arranged by Francis H. Nash and Geo. F. Bristow.
• Spohr's grand violin school, containing his...treatise on the structure and arrangement of the violin...added a selection of popular airs arranged as duetts for two violins (New York: Firth, 1851). Edited by Bristow.