Ave verum corpus

Andrew Keeling was the winner of the 2002 Temple Church Prize for his Composition  Ave verum corpus for SATB choir and organ. It is a 14th-century Eucharistic hymn given 21st-century treatment creating an unusual and evocative work.

Harrap's inventive and dramatic setting of the well-known Eucharist hymn text provides a contemporary alternative to more familiar versions by Byrd Mozart and Elgar. In five unaccompanied and often interweaving parts with meandering chromatic harmonies Ave verum corpus is both challenging and rewarding to sing. The motet's striking scalic passages effective word painting and overall contrast to the other well-known settings will be welcomed by singers and listeners alike. Particularly suitable for Holy Communion and the Feast of Corpus Christi.Stephen HarrapStephen Harrap was born in Portsmouth in 1952 and studied at the LondonGuildhall School of Music and Drama and the London Opera Centre. As a conductor he has collaborated with many leading musicians and ensembles including Luciano Berio Karlheinz Stockhausen Nikolaus Harnoncourt the London Sinfonietta and the Orchestra di Santa Cecilia in Rome; he has also worked at prominent opera houses including Covent Garden Paris and Salzburg. Since 1995 he has focused on the composition and performance of his own choral and orchestral works which have been premiered at numerous venues and festivals across Europe.

Ave Verum Corpus by Ben Parry for SATB unaccompanied.This is a warm and contemplative setting of the medieval Latin hymn suitable for communion services or for Lent Passiontide or Corpus Christi. Built around harmonic sequences and an appealing opening phrase Parry's setting offers a charming alternative to more familiar settings of these words.

Opus 2 no. 1-En 1885 Edward Elgar est nommé organiste de l?église Saint-George de Worcester. À ce titre il compose de nombreuses œuvres liturgiques. En 1887 il crée un Pie Jesu dans le cadre d'un triptyque comprenant aussi un Ave Maria et l?Ave Maria Stella. Il remanie la pièce en 1892 et celle-ci devient alors l?Ave Verum Corpus pour Soprano solo Ténor solo Chœur mixte et Orgue (Opus 2 n°1). Robert van Beringen en a réalisé un arrangement délicat et profond.

Opus 2 no. 1-En 1885 Edward Elgar est nommé organiste de l?église Saint-George de Worcester. À ce titre il compose de nombreuses œuvres liturgiques. En 1887 il crée un Pie Jesu dans le cadre d'un triptyque comprenant aussi un Ave Maria et l?Ave Maria Stella. Il remanie la pièce en 1892 et celle-ci devient alors l?Ave Verum Corpus pour Soprano solo Ténor solo Chœur mixte et Orgue (Opus 2 n°1). Robert van Beringen en a réalisé un arrangement délicat et profond.

Opus 2 no. 1-En 1885 Edward Elgar est nommé organiste de l?église Saint-George de Worcester. À ce titre il compose de nombreuses œuvres liturgiques. En 1887 il crée un Pie Jesu dans le cadre d'un triptyque comprenant aussi un Ave Maria et l?Ave Maria Stella. Il remanie la pièce en 1892 et celle-ci devient alors l?Ave Verum Corpus pour Soprano solo Ténor solo Chœur mixte et Orgue (Opus 2 n°1). Robert van Beringen en a réalisé un arrangement délicat et profond.

'Melody is the very essence of music.' -W.A.Mozart (1786)Mozart confirmed this view on melody by writing the Ave Verum Corpus near theend of his short life. Originally written for chorus strings and organ this work standsamong the most beautiful musical expressions of all time. Timothy Johnson has skillfullymade Mozart's wondrous achievement available to concert bands. It's perfect forworship services and the sostenuto style with careful attention to dynamics makesit a great choice for that 'middle' spot at festival or for the more serious moment atany performance. Given the opportunity young bands LOVE to play truly greatmusic and it just doesn't getmuch better than the mastery of Mozart.