ST vocal soli, SATB choir, flute, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola...(+)
ST vocal soli, SATB
choir, flute, 2 oboes, 2
trumpets, timpani, 2
violins, viola, basso
continuo
SKU:
CA.1037219
Composed
by George Frideric
Handel. Edited by
Christine Martin.
Arranged by Paul Horn.
This edition: urtext.
Stuttgart Urtext Edition:
Handel. German title: Ode
For St.Cecilia'S Day.
Innovative practice aids,
Sacred vocal music,
Cantatas, Special days.
Set of Orchestra Parts.
Composed 1739. HWV 76.
Duration 50 minutes.
Carus Verlag #CV
10.372/19. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.1037219).
ISBN
9790007133795. Language:
English. Text: Dryden,
John. Text: John
Dryden.
During the
late 17th century English
musicians celebrated each
year on 22 November the
feast of St. Cecilia, the
patron saint of music,
with special concerts and
church services. With his
Ode for St. Cecilia's Day
Handel rejuvenated the
tradition of this
festival on St. Cecilia's
Day in 1732. This
so-called little St.
Cecilia Ode is a
musically joyful
glorification of the
power of music: two
festive choruses frame
five charming arias in
each of which a solo
instrument is used for
contrasting effect in the
baroque manner. Handel
allows the soloists a
wealth of freedom to
improvise and to display
their skills. This is
especially the case for
the organ, which was his
favorite instrument.
Score and parts available
separately - see item
CA.1037200.
