Anthems for Choirs 4: Twenty-six Anthems for Mixed Voices by Twentieth-Century Composers
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O thou the central orb / Charles Wood -- Puer natus / Alun Hoddinott -- On this day Earth shall ring / H.C. Stewart -- Lord, thou hast told us / Arnold Bax -- A litany / William Walton -- Christ the Lord is risen again / John Rutter -- Lift up your heads: op. 44, no. 2 / Francis Jackson -- O clap your hands / John Rutter -- A pure river of water of life / Alan Ridout -- A hymn to the Trinity / Kenneth Leighton -- We wait for thy loving kindness / William McKie -- Set me as a seal / William Walton -- O taste and see / R. Vaughan Williams -- Let all mortal flesh keep silence / Edward C. Bairstow --Thou, o God, art praised in Sion / Ian Hare -- Faire is the heaven / William H. Harris -- Give us the wings of faith / Ernest Bullock -- Make a joyful noise: Jubilate Deo, op. 26, no. 2 / William Mathias -- O be joyful in the Lord: Jubilate Deo / Benjamin Britten -- O how amiable / R. Vaughan Williams -- Like as the hart / Herbert Howells -- Jesu dulcis memoria / Paul Drayton -- A prayer for peace / David Lord -- Lo, in the time appointed / Healey Willan -- Ah holy Jesus / Roger T. Petrich -- Gloria in excelsis / Robert Washburn.
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THE THESIS
This volume serves as a curated anthology of twenty-six choral anthems composed by twentieth-century musicians for mixed voices. Christopher Morris, an established editor in the field of choral music, compiles these works to provide choirs with a diverse selection of liturgical and sacred pieces. The collection functions as a practical resource for church and concert choirs seeking to expand their repertoire with significant compositions from the modern era.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A collection of twenty-six distinct choral anthems for mixed voices.
- Works by prominent twentieth-century composers including Benjamin Britten, William Walton, and John Rutter.
- Musical scores suitable for liturgical use and concert performance.
- A variety of compositional styles ranging from traditional sacred forms to modern harmonic approaches.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and choir directors frequently identify this anthology as a standard resource for accessing high-quality twentieth-century choral literature. The selection is noted for its balance of accessible pieces and more complex works, making it a staple in many choral libraries.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1976-04-08
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019353018X
ISBN-13:
9780193530188
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