Partitions de H.T. FitzSimons Company

Jean Langlais remains one of the most admired composers of the 20th century. Canzona was originally released as an organ solo in the collection “Folkloric Suite ” and captures the unique flavor of Langlais'French harmonic post-impressionism. Kenneth Danchik has created a fabulous rendition which incorporates a brass quartet (trumpet parts for both Bb or C) and the antiphonal craftsmanship is excellent. This piece can be performedas an organ solo or with the brass and will work as a concert or service piece.

This accompanied anthem for SATB voices from classical composer Gustav Holst includes: A Babe Is Born; Now Let Us Sing; Jesu Thou the Virgin-born; The Saviour of the World Is Born.

The text comes from Charles Wesley of the 18th century but the music comes from 21st century England. Clothed in a garb of lofty cathedrals the music begins majesticlly. Suddenly a stunning contrast in delicate a pappella counterpoint captures our imagination saying Christ has opened Paradise. This is truly an Easter anthem with a great deal to say.

This anthem is based on the Gloria from Haydn's Heiligmesse Holy Mass No. 10 in Bb Major. It has been arranged for the 2009 International Haydn Festival in Vienna Austria and will be performed by The Mark Thallander FoundationFestival Chorus directed by Eric Dale Knapp.

Folkloric Suite' is a classic organ work from renowned French composer Jean Langlais. This collection has become a standard in serious organ repertoire.

This prayer for God to hear our cries for mercy is based on Psalm 98. Its many expressive moments alluring suspensions and assuring cadences lift the text magnificently forward. Turning from minor to major as God answers thecall the climactic ending declares give thanks in song.

C. Harry Causey has set Cesar Franck's Panis Angelicus with an exquisite keyboard part and a complementary choral arrangement. Along with the traditional text in English is an optional Christmas text.

Grimoaldo Macchia delights us with three original festive pieces for organ. Appropriate for Church weddings or concert each selection demands attention and stirs the soul in the most joyful way. This is set one of a two volume collection.

A second volume of Hymn Improvisations for Organ by Frederick Swann. Includes: To God Be the Glory Spirit of God Descend upon My Heart More Love to Thee Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee

Debussy Saint-Saens and Langlais are three of the most important names in French organ composition. Each is a true master. This collection brings together classic five Preludes from these three giants. Excellent for concert or worship each piece is an impressionistic gem. Edited by Lyndell Leatherman.

It is the lovely and lofty harmonies that Dr. Eglin crafts to Blew's 19th century poem that enable this choral to work well in both school and church. Using a contemporary madrigal style with a beseeching tune the text is a psalmof praise and also a Christmas lullaby.