Jan Nepomuk Škroup (1811 – 1892) was a Czech
composer, conductor, and choirmaster. His brother
František Škroup was also a successful composer,
known today as the composer of the Czech national
anthem, "Kde domov můj?" ("Where is my home?").
His father, Dominik Škroup, and other brother, Ignác
Škroup, were also composers .Škroup held positions
(as Vice-Kapellmeister, then choirmaster, and then 2nd
Kapellmeister) in the Estates Theatre in Prague, from
1836 to 1843, and was also affi...(+)
Jan Nepomuk Škroup (1811 – 1892) was a Czech
composer, conductor, and choirmaster. His brother
František Škroup was also a successful composer,
known today as the composer of the Czech national
anthem, "Kde domov můj?" ("Where is my home?").
His father, Dominik Škroup, and other brother, Ignác
Škroup, were also composers .Škroup held positions
(as Vice-Kapellmeister, then choirmaster, and then 2nd
Kapellmeister) in the Estates Theatre in Prague, from
1836 to 1843, and was also affiliated with the theatre
from 1874 to 1882. He held various other choirmaster
positions, including one at the Prague Cathedral, from
1843.
The offertory "Diffusa est gratia" ("Grace flows from
your lips, because God has blessed you for ever"), from
Psalm 44:3 (Vulgate), has been used for the Common of
Virgin Martyrs, as well as the Marian feasts
Purification of the BVM and the post Vatican II
Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.
Although this work was originally written for Chorus
(SATB), I created this arrangement for Oboe & Concert
(Pedal) Harp.
PARTITION