The Prelude de Profundis is excerpted from two sets of Preludes Howells composed...(+)
The Prelude de Profundis is excerpted from two sets of Preludes Howells composed for Organ of which this is the first of the second set. Entirely different in mood from the nervous energy of the Rhapsody Prelude de Profundis expresses the call ‘from the depths’.Herbert Howells is a giant of 20th century Anglican church music the remainder of whose oeuvre is in the process of gaining new appreciation.He left a body of distinguished Organ music of which these two works are fine examples. Howells’s first three rhapsodies for Organ were published together during the years of the first World War. It was not until forty years later that Howells returned to the form until although it shares many structural similarities with the earlier works.
Herbert Howells' Cradle Song for Organ. Composed in 1913. Duration: 1 minute 30 ...(+)
Herbert Howells' Cradle Song for Organ. Composed in 1913. Duration: 1 minute 30 seconds. 'Almost a century before Rutter's piece was composed this equally brief - and not wholly dissimilar - work appeared. Marked Molto semplice in 3/8 time Howells's piece has fluently original harmonic interest and concentrates its simple initial idea with attractivelyflowing momentum. This is a perfect piece for a Christening service and would also make an impressive intermezzolike item in a recital of English organ music.' - The Organ
Intrata No 2 was found in a small manuscript book in the library of the Royal Co...(+)
Intrata No 2 was found in a small manuscript book in the library of the Royal College of Music with a dedicated to Sir Walter Adcock on his 80th birthday 29 December 1941. It is a piece that deserves to be included in Howells’s oeuvre.Dated 1969 Flourish for a Bidding was written for the Royal College of Music Centenary Fund was auctioned and bought by Novello & Company. Flourish has a stylistic characteristics in common with Rhapsody No 4 and the Epilogue 1974. St Louis Comes to Clifton was a private publication entitled ‘A Garland for DGAF’ and given to the late Douglas Fox a distinguished one-armed Organist who was Director of Music at Clifton.Herbert Howells is a giantof 20th century Anglican church music the remainder of whose oeuvre is in the process of gaining new appreciation. He left a body of distinguished Organ music of which these three works are interesting examples.
This solo Organ work written in 2009 and dedicated to the memory of the great 2...(+)
This solo Organ work written in 2009 and dedicated to the memory of the great 20th Century English church composer Herbert Howells has been received with high critical acclaim by both Organ specialists and general music lovers.Although he captures a glimpse of Howells' middle period style and intense harmonic language Venables manages not to stoop to pastiche treading his own distinct path and producing a noble and poetic piece which would not be out of place as the centerpiece of any concert programme.It was used for this purpose to great effect in Ian Tracey's recital marking the 76th anniversary of the great Liverpool Cathedral Organ which alsoshowed its special suitability for performance on powerful cathedral-type instruments.Also performed successfully by Adrian Lucas.Approx. 9 minutes in length.
Herbert Howells ceased using opus numbers at about Op. 40 but each of the three...(+)
Herbert Howells ceased using opus numbers at about Op. 40 but each of the three Psalm-Preludes making up his second set is dated. Published in 1940 they were first performed as a set by William O. Minay at a recital for the Organ Music Society given in Christ Church Woburn Square in March 1939.
These 30 pieces were written by Herbert Howells as exercises and piano sight-rea...(+)
These 30 pieces were written by Herbert Howells as exercises and piano sight-reading tests. They are however much more than visual traps for the unwary. They are at times graceful surprising and touching and they are allinventive miniatures which represent a collection characteristic of the composer.Like the occasional pieces written for examination purposes by Ravel and Debussy these studies have a unique value. Adaptedslightly by Alan Ridout to make useful manuals-only pieces for organ this compilation is a must have for developing organ players or those experienced players who are looking for something a little different.
In 1959 Howells wrote the Fancy and Toccata for a Chamber Organ in St Mary's Epi...(+)
In 1959 Howells wrote the Fancy and Toccata for a Chamber Organ in St Mary's Episcopal Church in Aberdeen after the main organ was bombed during the Second World War.
The Partita composed in 1971 is inscribed 'For the Rt Hon. Edward Heath M.P. ...(+)
The Partita composed in 1971 is inscribed 'For the Rt Hon. Edward Heath M.P. Prime Minister'. Its five movements enjoy the almost improvisatory freedom that is characteristic for Howells' writing yet they are bound together by a kind of cyclic feeling engendered by a fairly consistent use of an original mode: it descends from C to C as follows: C B B flat G F sharp E E flat C. The Partita exploits both the melodic and harmonic implications of the mode.
Par HOWELLS HERBERT. Howells' orchestral work King's Herald was first performed ...(+)
Par HOWELLS HERBERT. Howells' orchestral work King's Herald was first performed at the Coronation of King George VI in 1937 when it became immediately popular. This arrangement for organ by Howells scholar Jonathan Clinch was composed for Daniel Cook who gave the first performance in Westminster Abbey, London, in 2016. The piece is particularly suitable for ceremonial and celebratory occasions. / Date parution : 2023-10-31/ Répertoire / Orgue
A collection of works written for Organ by various composers including Francis J...(+)
A collection of works written for Organ by various composers including Francis Jackson George Thalben-Ball and others. Contents include: 'An Interlude' (Harold Darke) 'A Scherzetto For The Flutes' (Eric Thiman) 'Edwardia' (George Thalben-Ball) 'The Sweet Rivelet' (Francis Jackson) 'Trio' (W S Lloyd Webber) 'Canzonetta' (Arthur J Pritchard) 'Chimes' (Bernard Rose) and 'Epilogue' (Herbert Howells).
While Darke composed extensively for Choir and Organ he wrote many fewer works ...(+)
While Darke composed extensively for Choir and Organ he wrote many fewer works for solo Organ. The first of the set St Peter dedicated to Herbert Howells is the best known of the three atmospheric and improvisational and Orchestral in style. The second prelude a fantasia on Darwell’s 148th is a virtuosic piece that retains its musical integrity. The final on a theme by Tallis begins by tranquilly setting out its theme before moving into romantic Orchestral style. Harold E. Darke was an English composer and Organist of international renown. In 1916 he established the Monday lunchtime Organ recitals at St Michael’s Cornhillwhich continue to this day the longest-running such series in the world. His setting of Christina Rosetti’s poem In the Bleak Midwinter created a melody and lilting Organ accompaniment that have never fallen from favour. It is regarded as one of the greatest Christmas carols and is still sung at the service of Nine Lessons and Carols.
