Tag Archives: Music

Parry’s Judith

Most Anglicans know the hymn Dear Lord and Father of all mankind set to the tune Repton. This tune is taken from the great oratorio Judith first performed in 1888 by C.H.H. Parry. Here it is performed last year in … Continue reading

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Lady Radnor’s Suite

Here is a lovely suite for string orchestra by Hubert Parry (1848-1918). This excellent version, full of freshness is performed here by the English String Orchestra, and conducted by William Boughton. The slow Minuet just before the final Gigue is … Continue reading

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Sarum Chant

This recording has been around for a number of years and is now on Youtube. With a Canterbury cap tip to Rad Trad, I reproduce this link. See Sarum Christmas Mass. I made the observation over there: I was in … Continue reading

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Modern Music

I use the same title as Modern Music, as most of what I would add has already been said in my various postings on music and church music. Only yesterday, I had a long discussion with an old friend about … Continue reading

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Cecilian Movement

I have written a couple of articles recently about Don Lozenzo Perosi and his major compositions, in particular his oratorios and secular orchestral works. I mentioned his church music in passing, for its style is totally different. These works are … Continue reading

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La Risurrezione di Cristo

Yesterday, I sang the praises of that great Italian musician and churchman Don Lorenzo Perosi. As we enter the Promised Land flowing with milk and honey, one of the Old Testament figures of the Transitus Domini, I present you one … Continue reading

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Don Lorenzo Perosi

You might not know the music of Lorenzo Perosi (1872-1956) (more detailed article in Italian) who was an extremely gifted composer in the great Italian operatic tradition. However, he never composed operas. Giacomo Puccini is quoted as saying that “C’è … Continue reading

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The Future of Music

I have been involved in music for most of my life, mostly organ and choral music. Since then, my tastes in listening have broadened, and I tend to have a great affection for chamber music. My tastes have refined over … Continue reading

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Music & Monarchy

Here is a magnificent set of documentaries about our British Monarchy and the music our Kings and Queens patronised. David Starkey’s MUSIC & MONARCHY 1. Crown & Choir David Starkey’s MUSIC & MONARCHY 2. Revolutions David Starkey’s MUSIC & MONARCHY … Continue reading

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A Most Amazing Musical Instrument

Many years ago, I did a course in harpsichord making in London, with some experience as an apprentice organ builder. Naturally, I became quite knowledgeable in keyboard instruments, their technology, building and tuning. The Viola Organista is one I had … Continue reading

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