An Italian composer arranges an English hymn in a creative way! Davide Mutti sets choir and organ with each verse composed in different harmonies and textures. The glorious final verse has both unison on
This great praise text by St. Francis of Assisi is set with a majestic, rich piano part and vocal parts that begin in unison and expand. Not at all difficult but requires an accomplished pianist.
Bruce Neswick continues to find inspiration in texts from the Book of Common Prayer with this stirring anthem. There is much unison writing with phrases expanding into 4-part choir. An exciting
For many years, David Hurd has been known as one of America's finest church musicians and his compositions are sung by many choirs. Here we have a moving motet (in English) on a text translated by Cardinal
This extended setting of the prayer of St. Francis has an integral organ part, unison verses, a four-part a cappella verse and two verses with soprano descants. A perfect liturgical work for the feast of
Based on selected verses from Psalm 42, the music paints a vivid picture of our longing for God. Its long lines and divisi texture provide a rich support for the text. The modal quality of the music gives
Beginning set in d minor brings a pensive feel to this heart-felt prayer. The vision becomes brighter especially with the modulation to G Major before the final verse as the text speaks of heaven and
Robert Lehman, an Episcopal organist and choirmaster in St. Louis, has crafted a beautiful a cappella anthem based on Psalm 133. The voices begin in imitation but gather to offer the text as one. The vocal
This lyrical setting of the O Wondrous Sight text by John Mason Neale is lovely, and the piece ends in a grand manner. There are some divisi portions. Appropriate for Transfiguration and other