Part of the longer hymn 'Pange lingua' by Venantius Fortunatus (c.540-c.600) the Crux Fidelis features in the Adoration of the Cross during the solemn liturgical actions of Good Friday and at Lauds during Passiontide. The reverence and awe of the words resonate in the poised strophes and silences of Ronald Corp's new setting for SATB a memorable addition to the repertoire of music for times of …

This setting of Videntes Stellam aims to explore the extremes of emotion surrounding the revelation of Christ. The piece begins by depicting the vision of the star and the journey of the Kings utilising a bright harmonic language in the Organ and emphatic cascading outbursts of praise from the Choir periodically interrupted by more reflective iterations of the text. Following a final declaratio…

And Other Songs and Poems-Songbook to accompany the Lord of the Dance CDCONTENTSPoem: My Believing Bones; Lord of the Dance; Present Tense; Poem: Doubting Tom; Pluck the Rose; Poem: What is Impossible; Poem: Run the Film Backwards; Come Holy Harlequin; Judas and Mary; Poem: The New Song; Poem: Reversal; Poem: By this Sea; Poem: Robinson Crusoe; Bird of Heaven; After Six and All Day Sunday; Poem: …

Par PIATTI ALFREDO. The second part of a comprehensive and renowned Cello method by nineteenth century composer, educator and musican Alfredo Piatti. Book Two of this in-depth classic method contains exercises, arpeggios and scales as well as the techniques for vibrato, pizzicato, varied bowing and syncopation./ Méthode / Violoncelle

Edited by Leslie GriffithsDrawing on his unique experience of the church's role overseas Leslie Griffiths has collected an invaluable anthology of international writings to inspire and stimulate all who seek a greater understanding of the Christian mission and experience worldwide. Contributions are drawn from such diverse countries as Serbia and Guatemala Thailand and East Timor.ISBN 0 85249 8…

One of the twentieth-century’s most outstanding organist-composers – ‘The English César Franck’. This is a warm and romantic work in three movements which can be programmed separately but together add up to a structure of sonata dimensions. Bairstow’s career spanned the whole strata of provincial musical life from choral society to music festival and encompassed Org…

With commentary by Bernard BraleyThis book published in 1982 contains the texts of 209 hymns and ballads of this well-loved Methodist hymnwriter who died in 2000 and tells many of the stories behind them. The book has proved useful - not only as a book of reference - but as a book of excellent devotional material for the everyday reader. Some may recall Fred's ''Hymn for the Nation'' sung in chu…

In recent years Stanford's music has undergone a major reassessment and revival as a new generation of musicians has discovered its format strengths and attractive classical qualitites. These are precisely the virtues of the Fantasia and Toccata a short yet dramatic pair of movements that begins with quiet melodic paragraphs and swiftly builds to a powerful conclusion.

Edited by Geoffrey BushA Piano Sonata a Suite de Pièces a Chamber Trio for violin cello and piano and a Sonata-Duo for cello and piano bear witness to the underrated skills of this Victorian composer and administrator who was an important precursor of the British musical renaissance.First published in 1972 reprinted with corrections 1985.

Edited by Geoffrey Bush and Michael HurdSeven glees and madrigals by Horsley, Mornington, Pearsall, Spofforth, Sullivan and T. F. Walmisley.SATBCONTENTSHORSLEY, William When in the silent midnight groveMORNINGTON, Lord Here in cool grotPEARSALL, R. L. Shoot false love, I care not Sweet as a flower in MaySPOFFORTH, Reginald Come bounteous MaySULLIVAN, Arthur Joy and sorrow alternateWALMISLEY, Thoma…

Bernard BraleyThe second volume of the series includes Henry Baker Albert Bayly James Montgomery and John Newton.''Hymn lovers will wish to congratulate Bernard Braley on his successful production of Hymnwriters 2 the second volume of biographical material of distinguished authors of hymns. The dust jacket tells us that this book is first of all just to be enjoyed for the reading of it and with…

Bernard BraleyThe second volume of the series includes Henry Baker Albert Bayly James Montgomery and John Newton.''Hymn lovers will wish to congratulate Bernard Braley on his successful production of Hymnwriters 2 the second volume of biographical material of distinguished authors of hymns. The dust jacket tells us that this book is first of all just to be enjoyed for the reading of it and with…

Gordon Jacob's Concerto for Trombone is a challenging piece but one full of reward and pleasure. It is set for the Associated Board and London College examinations and it has been arranged by the composer for Trombone with a playable Piano reduction.

Edited by Peter HortonThis volume contains The Wilderness and Ascribe unto the Lord in versions for chorus and organ and chorus and orchestra. They form an unequalled testament to Wesley's genius as a choral composer who excelled in extending the limits of the multi-movement anthem. Orchestral material is available for rental. First published in 1993.