Behold, O God Our Defender

Like much of Howells' later work this is a deeply religious choral work that ranks at the top of the English choral tradition. Composed on Christmas Day 1952 Behold O God Our Defender is for mixed choir with Organ or Piano accompaniment.

Music for Royal Occasions is an exciting volume of pieces written for coronations and other royal celebrations over the past five centuries. It includes long-standing favourites, such as Handel's Zadok the priest and Parry's I was glad - and works from earlier years, such an Henry Purcell's I was glad and the delightful Rejoice in the Lord alway . Many well-loved composers were commissioned to write motets for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, and several are published here, including George Dyson's stirring Confortare , William Harris's Let my prayer and Herbert Howells's Behold O God our defender . In addition, two pieces performed at the wedding oF the present Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are included: Paul Mealor's beautiful Ubi caritas , and Hubert Parry's epic anthem, Bless pair of sirens . Music for Royal Occasions provides a well-rounded concert programme in itself for choral societies or community choirs. The collection offers many useful and accessible pieces for church choirs, suitable for a wide variety of occasions. 'an inventive selection of festive music' - Jeremy Summerly, Choir and Organ / SATB

Music for Royal Occasions is an exciting volume of pieces written for coronations and other royal celebrations over the past five centuries. It includes long-standing favourites such as Handel's Zadok the priest and Parry's I was glad; and works from earlier years such an Henry Purcell's I was glad and the delightful Rejoice in the Lord alway.Many well-loved composers were commissioned to write motets for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II and several are published here including George Dyson's stirring Confortare William Harris's Let my prayer and Herbert Howells's Behold O God ourdefender. In addition two pieces performed at the wedding oF the present Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are included: Paul Mealor's beautiful Ubi caritas and Hubert Parry's epic anthem Bless pair of sirens.Music for Royal Occasions provides a well-rounded concert programme in itself for choral societies or community choirs. The collection offers many useful and accessible pieces for church choirs suitable for a wide variety of occasions.'an inventive selection of festive music' - Jeremy Summerly Choir & Organ

SKU: ST.MB7

Composed by John Blow. Edited by Anthony Lewis and H Watkins Shaw. Library Volumes. Edited by Anthony Lewis & H Watkins Shaw. First published in 1953, revised 1969 and reprinted with corrections in 1986. Pages: 132. Format: Paperback. Dimensions (mm): 320 x 250 x 11. Score. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #MB7. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.MB7).

ISBN 9790220201288.

The contents include anthems for the coronation of James II and for the coronation of William and Mary, plus three anthems with strings. Musica Britannica's collections of his work have done much to increase our appreciation of this influential figure in 17th-century English music. String parts for four of the anthems are available for rental.

CONTENTS
Anthems for the Coronation of James II
* God spake sometimes in visions (SSAATBBB and organ continuo)
* Let thy hand be strengthened (SATB and optional organ)
* Behold, O God our defender (SSATB and optional organ)Anthems for the Coronation of William and Mary
* Behold, O God our defender (SATB and optional organ)
* Let my prayer come up (SATB and optional organ)

Three Anthems with Strings
* And I heard a great voice
* I said in the cutting off
* The Lord is my Shepherd