Eventide - Prelude/Meditation on Abide with Me, for organ solo

Alan Bullard: Eventide Prelude / Meditation on Abide with Me, for solo organ One of the most popular and enduring hymn-tune melodies, W. H. Monk’s melody Eventide is sung, to H. F. Lyte’s words Abide with Me, in churches (and sporting events) the world over. This Prelude presents the simple but memorable tune in various textures against a falling counter-melody, highlighting Monk’s transparently simple harmonisation of the last line in the final bars. It is suitable as a prelude to a church service, or during communion. Also available in a version for piano solo (CE175) Colne Edition CE185 www.colneedition.co.uk