Georg Friedrich Händel: O Praise The Lord With One Consent HWV 254: Mixed Choir:

Hal Hopson's adaptation of “Praise the Lord” from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus is a standard in most choral libraries. Now he gives us another performance option with his two-part version. This majestic andtriumphant song of adoration is now accessible to all choirs for any number of festive occasions. Available separately: SATB TTBB SAB 2-part.

Hal Hopson's adaptation of “Praise the Lord” from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus is a standard in most choral libraries. Now he gives us another performance option with his two-part version. This majestic andtriumphant song of adoration is now accessible to all choirs for any number of festive occasions. Available separately: SATB TTBB SAB 2-part.

'Praise The Lord With Harp And Tongue' set for double choir with piano accompaniment.

O come let us sing HWV 253 Chandos Anthem No.8Handel’s three anthems (My song shall be alway HWV 252 O come let us sing HWV 253 O praise the Lord HWV 254) were composed in 1717 and 1718 for Cannons a country estate near to London. They take their nickname the “Chandos Anthems” from the owner of the estate the First Duke of Chandos.The three pieces are noteworthy for their festive character and their varied orchestral accompaniment. Handel borrows older material from his Italian period and his earlier works for the Chapel Royal in London – a standard procedure for this composer who reusedparticularly successful pieces as starting points for his later works. The scoring for solo voices chorus oboe strings and continuo was tailored to the musical resources of the small country estate. Two additional recorders are needed for “O come let us sing unto the Lord”.The anthems present the Urtext from the “Halle Handel Edition” and include uncomplicated and easy-to-play Piano reductions. In addition to the original English words the full scores and vocal scores also include a singing translation in German.- Full score & parts (BA4293) and vocal score (BA4293-90) available for sale

Handel?s three anthems (My Song Shall Be Alway HWV 252 O Come Let Us Sing HWV 253 O Praise The Lord HWV 254) were composed in 1717 and 1718 for Cannons a country estate near to London. They take their nickname the ?Chandos Anthems? from the owner of the estate the First Duke of Chandos.The three pieces are noteworthy for their festive character and their varied orchestral accompaniment. Handel borrows older material from his Italian period and his earlier works for the Chapel Royal in London a standard procedure for this composer who reused particularly successful pieces as starting points for his later works. The scoringfor solo Voices Chorus Oboe Strings and Continuo was tailored to the musical resources of the small country estate. Two additional recorders are needed for ?O Come Let Us Sing Unto The Lord?.The anthems present the Urtext from the ?Halle Handel Edition? and include uncomplicated and easy-to-play Piano reductions. In addition to the original English words the full scores and vocal scores also include a singing translation in German.

Handel's famous Sarabande serves as the opening theme to this stirring Lenten anthem. The text comes from Avis Christiansen and matches the tune well. The switch to D major permits a newly composed melody to emerge one of assurance. Returning to Handel's strain the piece ends in strength and praise.