Herbert Howells

This is the full score of Herbert Howells' 1950 composition Hymnus Paradisi for Soprano and Tenor Soli SATB chorus and orchestra. Now available for the first time in print this score has been prepared from the known sources revised and edited with critical commentary and includes a preface by Paul Spicer and introductory notes by Sir David Willcocks. Four of the choral movements (II-V) are settings of Latin and English texts. These are drawn from the Psalms and the 'Miss pro defunctis' the book of Common Prayer and are immemorial reflections upon the transient griefs and indestructible hopes of mankind. All are appropriate to the mood and purpose ofa Requiem. Movement VI is a setting of lines from the Salisbury Diurnal used here in the translation by Dr G. H. Palmer appearing at the end of Robert Bridges' Anthology The Spirit of Man. The first performance was at the Three Choirs Festival at Gloucester on 7th September 1950 which the composer conducted. The Bach Choir gave the first London performance early in 1951 and recorded the work in 1970 with the Philharmonia Orchestra under Sir David Willcocks.

A late Howells work for SATB and organ. Although originally intended for liturgical use it could also be used as a festive anthem or in a recital. From the first notes of the organ part it is clear that this is vintage Howells.

Howell's Mass In The Dorian Mode was first heard at Mass in Westminster Cathedral on 24th November 1912. It was the first of Howell's works to be given a professional London performance. The Mass is scored for SATB unaccompanied.

Par HOWELLS HERBERT. Herbert Howells composed his Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis evening canticles for St Paul's Cathedral in 1951, going on to become among his most famous and enduring works. These beautiful canticles were composed by a master of setting the Anglican liturgy, and are arranged for SATB Chorus and Organ Accompaniment. These two wonderful works of choral music are characterised by a unique blend of unison harmonies and disparate melodies that highlight each voice perfectly. The lingering notes, crescendos and subtle dynamic changes were composed with the acoustics of that great cathedral in mind, but they also work equally well in any setting. / Niveau : Intermédiaire à Avancé / Répertoire / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Orgue

Herbert Howells was an English composer organist and teacher well-known for his Anglican church music. Stabat Mater was written in 1963 for the Bach Choir and is scored for Tenor Solo SATB Choir and Full Orchestra.The Vocal Score is available:  NOV070479

for SATB (unaccompanied)-For SATB Choir (with divisions). Written for Canterbury Cathedral.

Howells' elegiac setting of words by John Buxton muses on Christ's nativity and his prophesied mission in the world. Ideal for mixed choirs in schools and parish churches.