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O’Neill, Norman
Norman O’Neill (1875-1934) was a prominent English composer and conductor, primarily known for his work in theatrical music. He studied at Dr Hoch’s Conservatoire in Frankfurt (1893-1897) and was associated with the “Frankfurt Gang,” a group of composers including Balfour Gardiner, Percy Grainger, and Roger Quilter.
O’Neill’s specialty was composing incidental music for the theatre, and he became a leading figure in this area during the early 20th century. Notable productions include plays by Maeterlinck, J.M. Barrie, Lord Dunsany, and Shakespeare.
His work on “The Blue Bird” (Maeterlinck) in 1909 established his reputation as a foremost theatre composer and his music for “Mary Rose” (Barrie) was particularly popular, and the “Prelude and Call” became well-known.
He served as Musical Director of the Haymarket Theatre for over 20 years, and held the position of Treasurer of the Royal Philharmonic Society from 1916. From 1924 he was a Professor of Harmony and Composition at the Royal Academy of Music from 1924 and an examiner of the Associated Board.
O’Neill died in London in 1934, following a street accident.
O’Neill’s specialty was composing incidental music for the theatre, and he became a leading figure in this area during the early 20th century. Notable productions include plays by Maeterlinck, J.M. Barrie, Lord Dunsany, and Shakespeare.
His work on “The Blue Bird” (Maeterlinck) in 1909 established his reputation as a foremost theatre composer and his music for “Mary Rose” (Barrie) was particularly popular, and the “Prelude and Call” became well-known.
He served as Musical Director of the Haymarket Theatre for over 20 years, and held the position of Treasurer of the Royal Philharmonic Society from 1916. From 1924 he was a Professor of Harmony and Composition at the Royal Academy of Music from 1924 and an examiner of the Associated Board.
O’Neill died in London in 1934, following a street accident.