SKU: BR.DV-9515A-15

ISBN 9790200490602. 9 x 12 inches. German.

In the latter half of the 18th and in the 19th century the Old Preface Testament Christmas prophecy (Isaiah 9, 1-6) formed the basis for numerous motetto- and cantata-like compositions originating from the Erzgebirge and the Vogtland of Saxony. From very early times, this text was included in Matins for Christmas day, hut until the period specified it was usually intoned on a reciting note. The present cantata is one of the few surviving testimonies to musical activity in the small Thuringian town of Schleiz. The prophecy Das Volk, so im Finstern wandelt was written - probably for performance at court services - in all likelihood by Johann Georg Reichard, a magistrate in the Grafschaft (County) of Reuss who later held higher judicial appointments. Reichard was born at Oels (Olefoica) in Silesia in 1710 and studied law at Leipzig from 1732. He then went to Schleiz and rose from the position of archivist to high legal office, at the same time succeeding Gottfried Siegmund Liebich (d. 1736) as director of the court chapel. He died in Schleiz on 2 June 1782. A few of his church cantatas and other pieces (serenades etc) written for the court at Schleiz once belonged to the Fursten- and Landesschule of St Augustine at Grimma whose music holdings are now preserved in Dresden. Some of Reichard's compositions are autograph, some in copies made by his son Heinrich Gottfried Reichard (1742-1801) who pursued an active career at Grimma both in music and ancient philology, first as cantor, finally as co-rector. The 'Prophecy' cantata survives anonymously in a score copied by Heinrich Gottfried Reichard who may well have sung it himself when he was fourteen, before bis voice broke - as the date Anno 17 56 suggests. He probably prepared the score in bis later years from the original parts, now no langer existent, as he did in the case of other works of his father's. Whether he revised the musical text, and to what extent, cannot now be established. This short and attractive work has all the lightness and exuberance of the rococo as well as genuine emotional depth. In addition, it is easy to perform and should prove very popular. Liturgically, it still occupies a place in Christmas matins or vespers. Permission for this publication was kindly given by Dr. Wolfgang Reich of the Sachsische Landesbibliothek Dresden, Musikabteilung. Wolfram Steude, Dresden, January 1972.

SKU: HL.14020715

This piece has been composed by J. Philip Marshall for SATB.

The Benedicite (also Benedicite, omnia opera Domini or A Song of Creation) is a canticle that is used in the Roman Catholic Liturgy of the Hours, and is also used in Anglican and Lutheran worship.

A setting of the canticle is frequently sung at Matins in the Anglican liturgy by J. Philip Marshall (1921-2005), formerly organist at St Botolph's Boston, and Ripon and Lincoln Cathedrals.

SKU: BT.WH33170A

ISBN 9788759894415.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Score: WH31170 Choral Part: WH31170B. Version for upper voices also available.

SKU: BT.WH33169A

ISBN 9788759894392.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Score: WH31169 Choral Part: WH31169B Version for mixed voices also available.

SKU: BT.WH33169B

ISBN 9788759894408.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Score: WH31169 Parts: WH31169A. Version for mixed voices also available.

SKU: HL.345461

UPC: 840126919394. 8.5x11.0x0.04 inches.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Score: WH31170 Choral Part: WH31170B. Version for upper voices also available.

SKU: GI.G-2375FSP

SKU: ST.EC6

ISBN 9780852495346.

The history of liturgical organ music in England begins with the first recorded source, dating from 1500, and ends abruptly with the Act of Uniformity of 1559. In addition to the written sources, it is likely that there existed a strong tradition of improvised polyphony, though little direct evidence for this has survived. The 65 pieces in this collection were intended for performance at Matins, Lauds, Vespers and Compline.

SKU: GI.G-7830

UPC: 785147783008. English. Text source: Matins of Lazarus Saturday in the Eastern Orthodox Church; Translation: J. Michael Thompson. Scripture: John 11:1–45.

This homophonic anthem in English addresses Christ, who has “foretold the deliverance of all” through the resurrection of Lazarus. It also is a choral plea on behalf of all believers for the mercy of Christ.

SKU: BT.WH33169

ISBN 9788759841600.

The work combines the Latin text for the Responsorial Chant for Matins at Christmas with a verse of the pilgrim hymn Fair is creation which can be sung in English, German or Danish. Parts WH31169A Choral Part: WH31169B Version for mixed voices also available.