This verse anthem with organ was probably Handel's first contribution to English church music and possibly his first setting of an extended English language text. As pants the Hart is undated and there is no historical record of the anthem's first performance though evidence from the appearance of the autograph itself suggests it proceeded the Te Deum and an estimated composition date is from No…
These lyrical and atmospheric carols for the Christmas season offer choirs the chance of exploring treasures from one of the most musical of nations. The Welsh texts are accompanied by new English singing translations. All five carols are arranged for SATB chorus with Organ (or Piano) accompaniment.
A beautiful setting of Psalm 23 ('The Lord Is My Shepherd') as performed by the Hampstead Parish Church Choir at the 2003 Hampstead and Highgate Festival. This offers a wonderful alternative to more familiar settings. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living …
Five original and imaginative arrangements of English carols by Paul Trepte. This delightful collection of traditional favourites is a must for every Christmas carol concert or service and are bound to be a hit with both choir and audience alike.
My Beloved Spake by Julian Anderson was first performed by members of the London Philharmonic Choir conducted by Neville Creed in Queen's College Chapel Oxford on 23 September 2006. Set to words from Song of Songs the music is soft and lilting. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draw…
These arrangements for Choir and Organ meet the frequently made request to be able to perform well-known movements from Bach cantatas without the expense of a larger ensemble/orchestra. The cantata movements can be performed in accordance with the church year but are also suitable for performance in festive services and concerts.
A gentle and stirring setting of the Ave Maria by the Latvian composer for mixed chorus and Organ. Faber New Choral Works introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works offering a thrilling array of varied styles.
Of the 11 surviving settings of the Mass by Charpentier the present work the Messe de minuit is without doubt one of the most popular. Although Charpentier's Parisian career is quite well documented little is known about the genesis and first performance of the Messe de minuit. It is likely however that it was commissioned by the Jesuits of the church of Saint-Louis (today Saint-Paul-Saint-…
This is the first ever publication of Bunk’s choral works with a detailed foreword and critical commentary.The public awareness towards Gerard Bunk’s Organ works is growing due to concerts and publications which have appeared. His choral music however has so far remained virtually unknown. This first Urtext edition presents his four most important choral works (Op 47 Op 72 Op 77 and Op 83…
Par . Until now, anyone looking for music on the theme of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit for church services and concerts usually had to do so in larger collections that cover the entire church year or parts of it. With Music for the Spirit, there is now a choirbook specifically for the feast of Pentecost for the first time, closing a gap for an important feast of the Catholic, Protestant, and Angl…
Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Ausgaben Für Die Praxis Nach Der Neuen Mozart-Ausgabe. Urtext/ Répertoire / Solistes (SATB), Choeur Mixte (SATB), Orchestre et
Noël 2 is an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed voice choirs, which follows on from the highly acclaimed Noël! Volume 1 (Catalogue No. NOV310800). The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: from Byrd and Sweelinck, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages to Howells and Leighton, and work by today's composer…
Par HARVEY JONATHAN. Commissioned by the University of Sussex to celebrate their Silver Jubilee in 1986, God is Our Refuge sets Psalm 46 and is one of Harvey's easier choral works offering all choirs an ideal introduction to his choral writing. / Niveau : Facile / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes
Par SCHUTZ / MARIER. Composed by Heinrich Schutz, Psalm 150, SWV 38 is taken from ; Psalmen Davids, Dresden 1619 and is a piece for Double Chorus, Double Brass Choir and Organ. This Baroque Dramatic Concertato is one of the first choral compositions by the author which was initially in German. This religious piece features both German and English lyrics and is also titled ; Praise ye the Lord. Hei…
