Pomp And Circumstance * Masterpiece Edition composed by Edward Elgar (1857-1934)...(+)
Pomp And Circumstance *
Masterpiece Edition
composed by Edward Elgar
(1857-1934). Arranged by
Russ Lombardi. For piano
solo. Solo. Masterpiece
Edition series.
Classical. Intermediate.
Sheet Music. Text
Language: English. 8
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
By Edward Elgar, Jean Joseph Mouret. Arranged by Michael Story. By Edward Elgar,...(+)
By Edward Elgar, Jean
Joseph Mouret. Arranged
by Michael Story. By
Edward Elgar, Jean Joseph
Mouret / arr. Michael
Story. For Concert Band.
Concert Band. Belwin
Young Band. Level: 2
(Easy) (grade 2).
Conductor Score and
Parts. 157 pages.
Duration 3:28. Published
by Alfred Publishing.
Pomp and Circumstance * Easy Favorite composed by Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Arra...(+)
Pomp and Circumstance *
Easy Favorite composed by
Edward Elgar (1857-1934).
Arranged by Steven Paul.
For easy piano solo.
Solo. Easy Favorite
series. Classical. Easy.
Sheet Music. Text
Language: English. 2
pages. Published by
Santorella Publications
Piano - easy to intermediate SKU: HL.49018409 Piano Solo. Composed...(+)
Piano - easy to
intermediate
SKU:
HL.49018409
Piano
Solo. Composed by
Edward Elgar. Arranged by
Wolfgang Birtel. This
edition: Saddle
stitching. Sheet music.
Edition Schott.
Classical, March. Op.
39/1. 10 pages. Schott
Music #ED09885. Published
by Schott Music
(HL.49018409).
ISBN
9790001175654. UPC:
841886016361.
9.25x12.0x0.045
inches.
A 'Last
Night of the Proms'
without this march -
unthinkable! 'Pomp and
Circumstance Military
March No. 1' with its
middle section, the
hymn-like 'Land of Hope
and Glory' by Edward
Elgar (1857-1934),
belongs to the finale of
the London music event
like the Radetzky March
usually played as last
piece to the New Year's
Concert of the Vienna
Philharmonic Orchestra.
The fame and popularity
of the other four
military marches composed
by Elgar between 1901 and
1907 fade in comparison
to this secret national
anthem of Great Britain
(although strongly
rivalled by 'Rule,
Britannia!'). It is,
indeed, an equally
rousing and catchy piece
of music, and the catchy
tune in the middle has
just become a classical
'hit'. Thanks to the
present edition, all
those who do not have a
large symphony orchestra
at home can now play this
rousing march by
themselves.
By Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Arranged by Mark Williams. Concert Band. Concert Ba...(+)
By Edward Elgar
(1857-1934). Arranged by
Mark Williams. Concert
Band. Concert Band.
Challenger Band Series.
Form: March. Graduation;
Romantic. Grade 1.5.
Conductor Score and
Parts. 120 pages
Violin and piano - Level 1 SKU: LM.26026 Classical. Score. Editions Henry...(+)
Violin and piano - Level
1
SKU: LM.26026
Classical. Score.
Editions Henry Lemoine
#26026. Published by
Editions Henry Lemoine
(LM.26026).
ISBN
9790230960267.
ANON
YME : By an by - BACH :
Choral (Passion selon St
Jean) - BARTOK : Danse du
gardien de cochons -
BEETHOVEN : Marmotte
(Lied) - BRAHMS :
Serenade inutile (Lied) -
BRITTEN : Air irlandais -
DVORAK : Melodie tzigane
- ELGAR : Marche (Pomp
and Circumstance, n. 1) -
HAYDN : Une histoire tres
courante! (Lied) - JOPLIN
: The Entertainer
(Ragtime, extrait) -
MAHLER : Lied (extrait du
Cor merveilleux de
l'enfant) - MOZART : La
petite fileuse (Lied) -
SCHOENBERG : Salutations
(Lied) - SCHUBERT : Les
fleurs du meunier (Lied)
- SCHUMANN : Le Paradis
et la Peri (choeur des
Houris).
By Robert Schultz And Tina Faigen. For Piano. Robert Schultz Piano Library. Work...(+)
By Robert Schultz And
Tina Faigen. For Piano.
Robert Schultz Piano
Library. Works include:
Pachelbel's Canon in D;
Elgar's Pomp and
Circumstance, and the
Wedding March from
Mendelssohn, among
others. Level: Elementary
- Intermediate. Book.
Published by The FJH
Music Company Inc.
By Sir Edward Elgar. Arranged by John W. Schaum. For Piano. Piano Solo. Level: I...(+)
By Sir Edward Elgar.
Arranged by John W.
Schaum. For Piano. Piano
Solo. Level: Intermediate
(grade IV). Sheet. 8
pages. Published by
Alfred Publishing.
Pomp and Circumstance No. 2 Orchestre d'harmonie [Conducteur et Parties séparées] - Intermédiaire Molenaar Edition
By Edward Elgar (1857-1934). Arranged by Ton von Grevenbroek. For concert band. ...(+)
By Edward Elgar
(1857-1934). Arranged by
Ton von Grevenbroek. For
concert band. Classic
Arrangement series. Grade
3. Score and set of
parts. Duration 6
minutes, 5 seconds.
Published by Molenaar
Edition
Piano Accompaniment; Viola - easy to intermediate SKU: HL.49018407 Vio...(+)
Piano Accompaniment;
Viola - easy to
intermediate
SKU:
HL.49018407
Viola
and Piano. Composed
by Edward Elgar. Arranged
by Wolfgang Birtel. This
edition: Saddle
stitching. Sheet music.
Edition Schott.
Classical, March. Op.
39/1. 16 pages. Schott
Music #ED09887. Published
by Schott Music
(HL.49018407).
ISBN
9790001175678. UPC:
841886016385.
9.0x12.0x0.067
inches.
A 'Last
Night of the Proms'
without this march -
unthinkable! 'Pomp and
Circumstance Military
March No. 1' with its
middle section, the
hymn-like 'Land of Hope
and Glory' by Edward
Elgar (1857-1934),
belongs to the finale of
the London music event
like the Radetzky March
usually played as last
piece to the New Year's
Concert of the Vienna
Philharmonic Orchestra.
The fame and popularity
of the other four
military marches composed
by Elgar between 1901 and
1907 fade in comparison
to this secret national
anthem of Great Britain
(although strongly
rivalled by 'Rule,
Britannia!'). It is,
indeed, an equally
rousing and catchy piece
of music, and the catchy
tune in the middle has
just become a classical
'hit'. Thanks to the
present edition, all
those who do not have a
large symphony orchestra
at home can now play this
rousing march by
themselves.
Arranged by Michael Sweeney. Essential Elements - Concert Band, Artist Level (Gr...(+)
Arranged by Michael
Sweeney. Essential
Elements - Concert Band,
Artist Level (Grade 1.5).
Score and full set of
parts. Size 9x12 inches.
Published by Hal Leonard.
Vantage point Guitare notes et tablatures [Conducteur] Bookmakers International
Voice, guitar and bass tablature SKU: LM.PB754 By Deus. By Deus. Album. P...(+)
Voice, guitar and bass
tablature
SKU:
LM.PB754
By Deus. By
Deus. Album. Pop, jazz.
Score. Bookmakers
International #PB754.
Published by Bookmakers
International (LM.PB754).
ISBN
9790231307542.
When
she comes down - Oh your
God - Eternal Woman -
Favourite Game - Slow -
The Architect - Is a
Robot - Smokers Reflect -
The Vanishing of Maria
Schneider - Popular
Culture - 7 Days, 7 Weeks
- If you don't get what
you want - Cold Sun of
Circumstance.
Piano - Level 2 SKU: LM.26419 Composed by Hans Gunter Heumann. Classical....(+)
Piano - Level 2
SKU:
LM.26419
Composed by
Hans Gunter Heumann.
Classical. Score and CD.
Editions Henry Lemoine
#26419. Published by
Editions Henry Lemoine
(LM.26419).
ISBN
9790230964197.
BIZE
T : Les Toreadors
(Carmen) - BEETHOVEN :
Concerto pour piano n. 3
Op.37 (theme du 2e mvt) -
ELGAR : Land of Hope and
Glory (Pomp and
Circumstance) - GIORDANI
: Caro mio ben - HAENDEL
: Rigaudon - LLOYD WEBBER
: Memory (Cats) -
OFFENBACH : Barcarolle
(Contes d'Hoffmann) -
Cancan (Orphee aux
enfers) - PACHELBEL :
Canon - PUCCINI : E
Lucevan le stelle (Tosca)
- SCHUBERT : Serenade
(Chant du cygne) - Valse
Op.18a - STRAUSS (fils) :
Valse de l'Empereur -
TCHAIKOVSKI : Concerto
pour piano n. 1 Op.23
(theme du 1e mvt) -
TRADITIONNEL : Midnight
Special - The House of
the Rising Sun.
Clarinet; Piano Accompaniment - easy to intermediate SKU: HL.49018403 ...(+)
Clarinet; Piano
Accompaniment - easy to
intermediate
SKU:
HL.49018403
B-flat
Clarinet and Piano.
Composed by Edward Elgar.
Arranged by Wolfgang
Birtel. This edition:
Saddle stitching. Sheet
music. Edition Schott.
Classical, March. Op.
39/1. 14 pages. Schott
Music #ED09890. Published
by Schott Music
(HL.49018403).
ISBN
9790001175708. UPC:
841886016415.
9.25x12.0x0.052
inches.
A 'Last
Night of the Proms'
without this march -
unthinkable! 'Pomp and
Circumstance Military
March No. 1' with its
middle section, the
hymn-like 'Land of Hope
and Glory' by Edward
Elgar (1857-1934),
belongs to the finale of
the London music event
like the Radetzky March
usually played as last
piece to the New Year's
Concert of the Vienna
Philharmonic Orchestra.
The fame and popularity
of the other four
military marches composed
by Elgar between 1901 and
1907 fade in comparison
to this secret national
anthem of Great Britain
(although strongly
rivalled by 'Rule,
Britannia!'). It is,
indeed, an equally
rousing and catchy piece
of music, and the catchy
tune in the middle has
just become a classical
'hit'. Thanks to the
present edition, all
those who do not have a
large symphony orchestra
at home can now play this
rousing march by
themselves.
Flexible Ensemble SKU: HL.14017593 By Nicholas Hare. By Edward Elgar. Edi...(+)
Flexible Ensemble
SKU:
HL.14017593
By
Nicholas Hare. By Edward
Elgar. Edited by Nicholas
Hare. Music Sales
America. Romantic. Set.
Composed 2005. Chester
Music #CH55727R.
Published by Chester
Music (HL.14017593).
ISBN 9780711935570.
9.0x12.0x0.363
inches.
Kaleidoscop
e will save you time! Do
you spend hours arranging
music for odd assortments
of instruments?
Kaleidoscope is specially
arranged to suit almost
any instrumental
combination and these
varied ensembles are easy
and enjoyable too. So
much scope for virtually
any combination of
instruments! The series
is successful with
recorders, guitars,
percussion and keyboard
as well as with
orchestral groupings.
Whether there are five or
fifty players, every
Kaleidoscope title will
work! Just make sure that
melody and keyboard parts
are included - all other
parts are optional.
Kaleidoscope is superb
value for money - each
set contains a score plus
around 50 parts, each one
carefully written to suit
the needs of each
instrument. For example,
easy string parts are in
first position only
whilst easy clarinet
parts take care to avoid
the break. There are more
demanding parts too, for
experienced players. To
help you choose the right
pieces for your players
we have given the key of
each Kaleidoscope in
brackets. The complete
performance option! These
super-flexible
arrangements of
well-known titles are a
must for every school.
Why not choose a theme
for your concert and
perform a selection of
Kaleidoscope show titles
and film themes or have
an evening of classical
favourites? In C. Edited
by Nicholas Hare.
Composed by Travis
Weller. Yps. Set of Score
and Parts.
16+4+8+8+4+4+6+4+4+4+8+8+
6+6+6+4+6+4+2+4+2+4+24
pages. Duration 2
minutes, 18 seconds. Carl
Fischer Music #YPS252.
Published by Carl Fischer
Music (CF.YPS252).
ISBN 9781491161357.
UPC:
680160919949.
A new
day. A new event. A new
opportunity. We look
forward to these things
and the potential they
hold. We live our lives
looking forward, but we
understand them looking
backward (a thought of
Danish philosopher Soren
Kierkegaard). We do not
always know what the
future may hold, but we
must remember: first,
there are no guarantees
beyond the time and
opportunity we are given
to do good. Second,
change around us is
inevitable. Finally, and
the most important
aspect, we have choices.
This lesson is fixed to
the composer's office
door: Today is the
greatest day of your
life, if you want it to
be. Why not look forward
to the Promise on the
Horizon and the
possibilities for
greatness that lie within
it? The opening motif of
this concert fanfare is
purposely inquisitive as
the piece seeks to
establish its first
steps. The subtle shift
at measure 37 and again
at measure 69 are
reminders of the
challenges that await us
during the journey. Here
again it is a matter of
choice - do we choose to
let circumstances define
us, or do we define the
circumstances? The
section at 93 is a
resounding answer that we
will move barriers,
overcome obstacles and
keep our vision looking
forward. The piece builds
toward an exciting
conclusion from measure
127 onward. The piece
reinforces several basic
rhythmic patterns in 6/8
time. As a number of
these rhythms are
repeated, it provides an
easy opportunity for the
entire ensemble to grow
more comfortable
performing in this meter.
While it is a
fanfare-type piece,
remind young musicians to
play with lightness and
precision, rather than
intensity in volume.
Maintaining this style of
articulation and accuracy
helps the rhythms in 6/8
time maintain their
buoyancy. It is vital
that each musician
listens for the melody
and balances their part,
especially in moments
where the melody is
passed between sections.
If vibes are not
available, a second bell
set can be employed in
its place. It is hoped
that this piece is an
uplifting way to open
your next concert, and a
meaningful opportunity
for you to discuss the
power of making positive
choices with your
students in the ensemble
(as a reminder, regular
practicing of their
instrument is a positive
choice). Wishing you and
your ensemble well as you
look to the Promise on
the Horizon. A new
day. A new event. A new
opportunity. We look
forward to these things
and the potential they
hold. We live our lives
looking forward, but we
understand them looking
backward (a thought of
Danish philosopher Soren
Kierkegaard). We do not
always know what the
future may hold, but we
must remember: first,Â
there are no guarantees
beyond the time and
opportunity we are given
to do good. Second,
change around us is
inevitable. Finally, and
the most important
aspect, we have choices.
This lesson is fixed
to the composer's office
door: “Today is the
greatest day of your
life, if you want it to
be.†Why not look
forward to the Promise on
the Horizon and the
possibilities for
greatness that lie within
it?The opening motif of
this concert fanfare is
purposely inquisitive as
the piece seeks to
establish its first
steps. The subtle shift
at measure 37 and again
at measure 69 are
reminders of the
challenges that await us
during the journey. Here
again it is a matter of
choice – do we
choose to let
circumstances define us,
or do we define the
circumstances? The
section at 93 is a
resounding answer that we
will move barriers,
overcome obstacles and
keep our vision looking
forward. The piece builds
toward an exciting
conclusion from measure
127 onward. The piece
reinforces several basic
rhythmic patterns in 6/8
time. As a number of
these rhythms are
repeated, it provides an
easy opportunity for the
entire ensemble to grow
more comfortable
performing in this meter.
While it is a
fanfare-type piece,
remind young musicians to
play with lightness and
precision, rather than
intensity in volume.
Maintaining this style of
articulation and accuracy
helps the rhythms in 6/8
time maintain their
buoyancy. It is vital
that each musician
listens for the melody
and balances their part,
especially in moments
where the melody is
passed between sections.
If vibes are not
available, a second bell
set can be employed in
its place. It is hoped
that this piece is an
uplifting way to open
your next concert, and a
meaningful opportunity
for you to discuss the
power of making positive
choices with your
students in the ensemble
(as a reminder, regular
practicing of their
instrument is a positive
choice). Wishing you and
your ensemble well as you
look to the Promise on
the Horizon. .
Composed
by Travis Weller. Yps.
Full score. 24 pages.
Duration 2 minutes, 18
seconds. Carl Fischer
Music #YPS252F. Published
by Carl Fischer Music
(CF.YPS252F).
ISBN
9781491161913. UPC:
680160920594.
A new
day. A new event. A new
opportunity. We look
forward to these things
and the potential they
hold. We live our lives
looking forward, but we
understand them looking
backward (a thought of
Danish philosopher Soren
Kierkegaard). We do not
always know what the
future may hold, but we
must remember: first,
there are no guarantees
beyond the time and
opportunity we are given
to do good. Second,
change around us is
inevitable. Finally, and
the most important
aspect, we have choices.
This lesson is fixed to
the composer's office
door: Today is the
greatest day of your
life, if you want it to
be. Why not look forward
to the Promise on the
Horizon and the
possibilities for
greatness that lie within
it? The opening motif of
this concert fanfare is
purposely inquisitive as
the piece seeks to
establish its first
steps. The subtle shift
at measure 37 and again
at measure 69 are
reminders of the
challenges that await us
during the journey. Here
again it is a matter of
choice - do we choose to
let circumstances define
us, or do we define the
circumstances? The
section at 93 is a
resounding answer that we
will move barriers,
overcome obstacles and
keep our vision looking
forward. The piece builds
toward an exciting
conclusion from measure
127 onward. The piece
reinforces several basic
rhythmic patterns in 6/8
time. As a number of
these rhythms are
repeated, it provides an
easy opportunity for the
entire ensemble to grow
more comfortable
performing in this meter.
While it is a
fanfare-type piece,
remind young musicians to
play with lightness and
precision, rather than
intensity in volume.
Maintaining this style of
articulation and accuracy
helps the rhythms in 6/8
time maintain their
buoyancy. It is vital
that each musician
listens for the melody
and balances their part,
especially in moments
where the melody is
passed between sections.
If vibes are not
available, a second bell
set can be employed in
its place. It is hoped
that this piece is an
uplifting way to open
your next concert, and a
meaningful opportunity
for you to discuss the
power of making positive
choices with your
students in the ensemble
(as a reminder, regular
practicing of their
instrument is a positive
choice). Wishing you and
your ensemble well as you
look to the Promise on
the Horizon. A new
day. A new event. A new
opportunity. We look
forward to these things
and the potential they
hold. We live our lives
looking forward, but we
understand them looking
backward (a thought of
Danish philosopher Soren
Kierkegaard). We do not
always know what the
future may hold, but we
must remember: first,Â
there are no guarantees
beyond the time and
opportunity we are given
to do good. Second,
change around us is
inevitable. Finally, and
the most important
aspect, we have choices.
This lesson is fixed
to the composer's office
door: “Today is the
greatest day of your
life, if you want it to
be.†Why not look
forward to the Promise on
the Horizon and the
possibilities for
greatness that lie within
it?The opening motif of
this concert fanfare is
purposely inquisitive as
the piece seeks to
establish its first
steps. The subtle shift
at measure 37 and again
at measure 69 are
reminders of the
challenges that await us
during the journey. Here
again it is a matter of
choice – do we
choose to let
circumstances define us,
or do we define the
circumstances? The
section at 93 is a
resounding answer that we
will move barriers,
overcome obstacles and
keep our vision looking
forward. The piece builds
toward an exciting
conclusion from measure
127 onward. The piece
reinforces several basic
rhythmic patterns in 6/8
time. As a number of
these rhythms are
repeated, it provides an
easy opportunity for the
entire ensemble to grow
more comfortable
performing in this meter.
While it is a
fanfare-type piece,
remind young musicians to
play with lightness and
precision, rather than
intensity in volume.
Maintaining this style of
articulation and accuracy
helps the rhythms in 6/8
time maintain their
buoyancy. It is vital
that each musician
listens for the melody
and balances their part,
especially in moments
where the melody is
passed between sections.
If vibes are not
available, a second bell
set can be employed in
its place. It is hoped
that this piece is an
uplifting way to open
your next concert, and a
meaningful opportunity
for you to discuss the
power of making positive
choices with your
students in the ensemble
(as a reminder, regular
practicing of their
instrument is a positive
choice). Wishing you and
your ensemble well as you
look to the Promise on
the Horizon. .
Coro SAATB, 2 Ob, 3 Tr, Timp, 3 (2) Vl, Va, Bc SKU: CA.5526109 Composed b...(+)
Coro SAATB, 2 Ob, 3 Tr,
Timp, 3 (2) Vl, Va, Bc
SKU: CA.5526109
Composed by George
Frideric Handel. Edited
by Alon Schab. Set of
Orchestra Parts. Composed
1727. HWV 261. Duration
12 minutes. Carus Verlag
#5526109. Published by
Carus Verlag
(CA.5526109).
ISBN
9790007310981.
English.
Music for
the ages: the coronation
anthems Zadok the priest,
Let thy hand be
strengthened, The King
shall rejoice and My
heart is inditing, which
Handel composed for the
coronation of George II
in 1727, are true
masterpieces of the
choral literature. My
heart is inditing was
probably played at the
end of the coronation
ceremony in London's
Westminster Abbey.
For the Carus
edition, available either
individually or as a set,
musicologist, composer
and flutist Alon Schab
has returned to the
original manuscripts,
paying special attention
to the specific
circumstances that played
a role in the creation of
the anthems. Befitting
such a festive occasion,
Handel’s choir in
1727 was a large ensemble
composed of singers from
two institutions. This
six- or seven-voice
ensemble had to be
carefully balanced to
perform the passages for
four or five voices.
Handel’s
autograph score shows how
he adapted his
composition, originally
conceived for a four- or
five-voice choir, to the
particular circumstances
of the premiere: The
manuscript is peppered
with surprising vocal
doublings, insertions,
and rests, intended to
ensure that, for example,
the few tenors were not
overpowered by the more
numerous altos and
basses, the boy sopranos
harmonized with the
mature voices, and the
chorus blended well with
the instruments in the
rich ambience of
Westminster
Abbey.This
edition traces these ad
hoc additions to reveal a
score that is startlingly
similar to
Handel’s familiar
and beautifully direct
choral style. All
editorial decisions are
thoroughly documented in
the critical
report.
Coro SAATB, 2 Ob, 3 Tr, Timp, 3 (2) Vl, Va, Bc SKU: CA.5526103 Composed b...(+)
Coro SAATB, 2 Ob, 3 Tr,
Timp, 3 (2) Vl, Va, Bc
SKU: CA.5526103
Composed by George
Frideric Handel. Edited
by Alon Schab. Vocal
score. Composed 1727. HWV
261. Duration 12 minutes.
Carus Verlag #5526103.
Published by Carus Verlag
(CA.5526103).
ISBN
9790007252106.
English.
Music for
the ages: the coronation
anthems Zadok the priest,
Let thy hand be
strengthened, The King
shall rejoice and My
heart is inditing, which
Handel composed for the
coronation of George II
in 1727, are true
masterpieces of the
choral literature. My
heart is inditing was
probably played at the
end of the coronation
ceremony in London's
Westminster Abbey.
For the Carus
edition, available either
individually or as a set,
musicologist, composer
and flutist Alon Schab
has returned to the
original manuscripts,
paying special attention
to the specific
circumstances that played
a role in the creation of
the anthems. Befitting
such a festive occasion,
Handel’s choir in
1727 was a large ensemble
composed of singers from
two institutions. This
six- or seven-voice
ensemble had to be
carefully balanced to
perform the passages for
four or five voices.
Handel’s
autograph score shows how
he adapted his
composition, originally
conceived for a four- or
five-voice choir, to the
particular circumstances
of the premiere: The
manuscript is peppered
with surprising vocal
doublings, insertions,
and rests, intended to
ensure that, for example,
the few tenors were not
overpowered by the more
numerous altos and
basses, the boy sopranos
harmonized with the
mature voices, and the
chorus blended well with
the instruments in the
rich ambience of
Westminster
Abbey.This
edition traces these ad
hoc additions to reveal a
score that is startlingly
similar to
Handel’s familiar
and beautifully direct
choral style. All
editorial decisions are
thoroughly documented in
the critical
report.
Coro SAATB, 2 Vl, Va, Bc, 2 Ob SKU: CA.5525911 Composed by George Frideri...(+)
Coro SAATB, 2 Vl, Va, Bc,
2 Ob
SKU:
CA.5525911
Composed
by George Frideric
Handel. Edited by Alon
Schab. Composed 1727. HWV
259. Duration 8 minutes.
Carus Verlag #5525911.
Published by Carus Verlag
(CA.5525911).
ISBN
9790007311070.
English.
Music for
the ages: the coronation
anthems Zadok the priest,
Let thy hand be
strengthened, The King
shall rejoice and My
heart is inditing, which
Handel composed for the
coronation of George II
in 1727, are true
masterpieces of the
choral literature. Let
thy hand be strengthened
was probably performed at
the beginning of the
coronation ceremony in
London's Westminster
Abbey.For the
Carus edition, available
either individually or as
a set, musicologist,
composer and flutist Alon
Schab has returned to the
original manuscripts,
paying special attention
to the specific
circumstances that played
a role in the creation of
the anthems. Befitting
such a festive occasion,
Handel’s choir in
1727 was a large ensemble
composed of singers from
two institutions. This
six- or seven-voice
ensemble had to be
carefully balanced to
perform the passages for
four or five voices.
Handel’s
autograph score shows how
he adapted his
composition, originally
conceived for a four- or
five-voice choir, to the
particular circumstances
of the premiere: The
manuscript is peppered
with surprising vocal
doublings, insertions,
and rests, intended to
ensure that, for example,
the few tenors were not
overpowered by the more
numerous altos and
basses, the boy sopranos
harmonized with the
mature voices, and the
chorus blended well with
the instruments in the
rich ambience of
Westminster
Abbey.This
edition traces these ad
hoc additions to reveal a
score that is startlingly
similar to
Handel’s familiar
and beautifully direct
choral style. All
editorial decisions are
thoroughly documented in
the critical
report.
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