SKU: ST.PE29
ISBN 9790220222795.
This volume continues the reordering of the Society's edition of Purcell's anthems, under which all the large-scale verse anthems with strings will be found in Volumes 13 (in preparation) and 14 and 17 (already published); all the verse anthems with organ in Volumes 28 (in preparation) and 29; and the stile antico anthems and the Latin motets in Volume 32 (in preparation). All eleven pieces in the present volume were probably composed for the Chapel Royal, and all appear to belong to Purcell's later years. Four of them are explicitly dated - the earliest 1687 - in an authoritative source which was not available to previous editors of the music: a score-book in the hand of the celebrated bass singer John Gostling, whose cavernous low register Purcell exploited for its dramatic effect in some of his finest compositions for the Chapel.
SKU: 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
SKU: ST.MB50
ISBN 9790220201295.
Seven more anthems by this most influential of Restoration composers; five date from the closing years of Charles II's reign, and two from the reign of William III. CONTENTS Blessed is the man that hath not walked (SATB, Organ and Strings) I was glad (SSAATTBB, Organ, Trumpet and Strings) Lord, who shall dwell in thy tabernacle (SATB, Recorders, Organ, Strings and Continuo) O sing unto the Lord a new song: let the congregation of saints praise him (SSAATTBB, Organ and Strings) O sing unto the Lord a new song: sing unto the Lord, all the whole earth (SAATBB, Organ and Strings) Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints (SATB) Thy mercy, O Lord (SATB).
SKU: TV.464
ISBN 9781894096690.
Finally - a collection of national anthems in keys that you can sing! This collection includes a variety of arrangements of Canadian and American anthems, in more than one key. You choose the key that your students feel comfortable singing! Short and long versions of several songs are given - sing two verses of America the Beautiful or sing all four. Sing O Canada in English and French or just in one language. The book contains piano/vocal arrangements if you prefer to use piano accompaniments and reproducible vocal parts. The book includes piano/vocal arrangements in several keys, and reproducible vocal scores of Canadian and American National Anthems: O Canada, Star Spangled Banner, God Save the Queen, America the Beautiful, and My Country 'tis of Thee. The CD has beautiful fully orchestrated accompaniments for all anthems by noted arranger, Dominik Hauser.
SKU: ST.PE28
ISBN 9790220225970.
SKU: ST.PE27
ISBN 9790220222009.
A collection of five cantatas and three vocal duets, plus In a deep vision's intellectual scene ('The Complaint') for two sopranos, bass and continuo, these nine symphony songs are similar in style and structure to their sacred counterparts, the symphony anthems, and include works to texts by Charles Howe, Abraham Cowley and Anon. CONTENTS A Serenading Song (Soft notes, and gently rais'd) - SB solos, 2 treble recorders, instrumental bass and continuo Hark, Damon, hark! - SB solos, 2 violins, 2 treble recorders, instrumental bass and continuo Hark how the wild musicians sing - TTB solos, 2 violins, instrumental bass and continuo How pleasant is this flow'ry plain - ST solos, 2 treble recorders, instrumental bass and continuo If ever I more riches did desire - SSTB solos, 2 violins, instrumental bass and continuo In a deep vision's intellectual scene (The Complaint) - SSB solos, instrumental bass and continuo Oh! what a scene does entertain my sight! - SB solos, violin, instrumental bass and continuo See where she sits (Weeping) - SB solos, 2 violins, instrumental bass and continuo Soft Notes, and gently rais'd (A Serenading Song) - SB solos, 2 treble recorders instrumental bass and continuo The Complaint (In a deep vision's intellectual scene) - SSB solos, instrumental bass and continuo Weeping (See where she sits) - SB solos, 2 violins, instrumental bass and continuo We reap all the pleasures (incomplete) - STB solos, 2 treble recorders, instrumental bass and continuo.
SKU: CA.5525815
ISBN 9790007311032. English.
Music for the ages: the coronation anthems Zadok the priest, Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice and My heart is inditing, which Handel composed for the coronation of George II in 1727, are true masterpieces of the choral literature. Zadok the priest was performed for the anointing of the new King and more recently for the coronation of Charles III in 2023.For the Carus edition, available either individually or as a set, musicologist, composer and flutist Alon Schab has returned to the original manuscripts, paying special attention to the specific circumstances that played a role in the creation of the anthems. Befitting such a festive occasion, Handel’s choir in 1727 was a large ensemble composed of singers from two institutions. This six- or seven-voice ensemble had to be carefully balanced to perform the passages for four or five voices. Handel’s autograph score shows how he adapted his composition, originally conceived for a four- or five-voice choir, to the particular circumstances of the premiere: The manuscript is peppered with surprising vocal doublings, insertions, and rests, intended to ensure that, for example, the few tenors were not overpowered by the more numerous altos and basses, the boy sopranos harmonized with the mature voices, and the chorus blended well with the instruments in the rich ambience of Westminster Abbey.This edition traces these ad hoc additions to reveal a score that is startlingly similar to Handel’s familiar and beautifully direct choral style. All editorial decisions are thoroughly documented in the critical report.
SKU: CA.5526114
ISBN 9790007311162. English.
Music for the ages: the coronation anthems Zadok the priest, Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice and My heart is inditing, which Handel composed for the coronation of George II in 1727, are true masterpieces of the choral literature. My heart is inditing was probably played at the end of the coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey. For the Carus edition, available either individually or as a set, musicologist, composer and flutist Alon Schab has returned to the original manuscripts, paying special attention to the specific circumstances that played a role in the creation of the anthems. Befitting such a festive occasion, Handel’s choir in 1727 was a large ensemble composed of singers from two institutions. This six- or seven-voice ensemble had to be carefully balanced to perform the passages for four or five voices. Handel’s autograph score shows how he adapted his composition, originally conceived for a four- or five-voice choir, to the particular circumstances of the premiere: The manuscript is peppered with surprising vocal doublings, insertions, and rests, intended to ensure that, for example, the few tenors were not overpowered by the more numerous altos and basses, the boy sopranos harmonized with the mature voices, and the chorus blended well with the instruments in the rich ambience of Westminster Abbey.This edition traces these ad hoc additions to reveal a score that is startlingly similar to Handel’s familiar and beautifully direct choral style. All editorial decisions are thoroughly documented in the critical report.
SKU: CA.5526014
ISBN 9790007310967. English.
Music for the ages: the coronation anthems Zadok the priest, Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice and My heart is inditing, which Handel composed for the coronation of George II in 1727, are true masterpieces of the choral literature. The King shall rejoice was probably played during the crowning of the king in London's Westminster Abbey.For the Carus edition, available either individually or as a set, musicologist, composer and flutist Alon Schab has returned to the original manuscripts, paying special attention to the specific circumstances that played a role in the creation of the anthems. Befitting such a festive occasion, Handel’s choir in 1727 was a large ensemble composed of singers from two institutions. This six- or seven-voice ensemble had to be carefully balanced to perform the passages for four or five voices. Handel’s autograph score shows how he adapted his composition, originally conceived for a four- or five-voice choir, to the particular circumstances of the premiere: The manuscript is peppered with surprising vocal doublings, insertions, and rests, intended to ensure that, for example, the few tenors were not overpowered by the more numerous altos and basses, the boy sopranos harmonized with the mature voices, and the chorus blended well with the instruments in the rich ambience of Westminster Abbey.This edition traces these ad hoc additions to reveal a score that is startlingly similar to Handel’s familiar and beautifully direct choral style. All editorial decisions are thoroughly documented in the critical report.
SKU: CA.5525914
ISBN 9790007311100. English.
Music for the ages: the coronation anthems Zadok the priest, Let thy hand be strengthened, The King shall rejoice and My heart is inditing, which Handel composed for the coronation of George II in 1727, are true masterpieces of the choral literature. Let thy hand be strengthened was probably performed at the beginning of the coronation ceremony in London's Westminster Abbey.For the Carus edition, available either individually or as a set, musicologist, composer and flutist Alon Schab has returned to the original manuscripts, paying special attention to the specific circumstances that played a role in the creation of the anthems. Befitting such a festive occasion, Handel’s choir in 1727 was a large ensemble composed of singers from two institutions. This six- or seven-voice ensemble had to be carefully balanced to perform the passages for four or five voices. Handel’s autograph score shows how he adapted his composition, originally conceived for a four- or five-voice choir, to the particular circumstances of the premiere: The manuscript is peppered with surprising vocal doublings, insertions, and rests, intended to ensure that, for example, the few tenors were not overpowered by the more numerous altos and basses, the boy sopranos harmonized with the mature voices, and the chorus blended well with the instruments in the rich ambience of Westminster Abbey.This edition traces these ad hoc additions to reveal a score that is startlingly similar to Handel’s familiar and beautifully direct choral style. All editorial decisions are thoroughly documented in the critical report.
