Hymnus Op. 72

Mit der Herausgabe der ersten beiden Teile der dreibändigen Tabulatura Nova von Samuel Scheidt sichert Beckmann einen wahren Schatz der Orgelliteratur. Bd. 1 hält neben Choral- und Liedbearbeitungen Kanons sowie weitere weltliche und geistige Stücke bereit. Der zweite Band ergänzt das Orgelrepertoire um weitere wichtige geistliche und weltliche Werke: jeweils 3 Choral- und Liedbearbeitungen, 2 Fugen, Echo, Fantasia, Hymnus sowie einer Toccata. / Orgue

Hymnus was commissioned by the Wilhelmina Easterein Fanfare Orchestra in the Autumn of 1999 for their performance at the World Music Contest Kerkrade. The commission was the result of a collaboration between the composer and the thenmusical director Marten van der Wal. The exact meaning of the word Hymnus is not known but it is taken in this presentation to mean hymn or hymn-like. The melodic material is organic and grows from an initial unison tone. Thisinterval is gradually expanded to form the cell F E C F a semitone third fifth. The only other melodic motif is the ascending three-note pattern spanning a major third. This is the second of his compositions to use this ascending motif theother being Fanfare for a Bright New Age for Brass Band and Organ also of 2000. These characteristic intervals appear in many contrasting moods and guises throughout the piece. The opening unison notes are intended to convey as sense ofpower and magnificence like the first sounds at the dawning of the universe. After the immense power a period of stunned silence and reverence. The evolution of the hymn melody incorporates a variety of moods and atmospheres sometimes expressing much joy and celebration whilst also suggesting periods of intense savagery or prayerful contemplation. The hymn builds as the piece progresses and is finally stated in its complete form at letter W. The official worldpremiere of the work was given by Wilhelmina Easterein at the World Music Contest 2001. Whilst the composer was unable to attend in person he was able to enjoy the premier simultaneously transmitted via a mobile phone from the audience! Conductors Note The tempo indications are to be viewed as a guide rather than a literal instruction. Within the music there is an innate sense of pulse and metre lending itself to considerable rubato. Melody is king and all else is mere support and decoration careful attention must therefore be given to balance.

Hymnus de Sancte Andree Apostole commissioned by Wells Cathedral received its first performance during a live broadcast of Choral Evensong on BBC Radio 3 on 29th November 2006 the Eve of St. Andrew sung by the Cathedral Choir and conducted by Matthew Owens.

This is the Full Score for Hymnus Amoris Op.12 by Carl Nielsen. For Soloists Choir and Orchestra.Published by the Carl Nielsen Edition.

Le terme « pastorale » désigne une œuvre musicale dont les thèmes s'inspirent de la vie champêtre généralement dépeinte d?une façon idyllique et bucolique. La Symphonie Pastorale sixième des symphonies de Ludwig van Beethoven en est un bel exemple. Bert Appermont a repris ce concept dans son Hymnus Pastorale tout en lui conférant une touche plus moderne. Ce choral ample et lumineux est adapté à toutes les formations à vent.

This is the full score of Herbert Howells' 1950 composition Hymnus Paradisi for Soprano and Tenor Soli SATB chorus and orchestra. Now available for the first time in print this score has been prepared from the known sources revised and edited with critical commentary and includes a preface by Paul Spicer and introductory notes by Sir David Willcocks. Four of the choral movements (II-V) are settings of Latin and English texts. These are drawn from the Psalms and the 'Miss pro defunctis' the book of Common Prayer and are immemorial reflections upon the transient griefs and indestructible hopes of mankind. All are appropriate to the mood and purpose ofa Requiem. Movement VI is a setting of lines from the Salisbury Diurnal used here in the translation by Dr G. H. Palmer appearing at the end of Robert Bridges' Anthology The Spirit of Man. The first performance was at the Three Choirs Festival at Gloucester on 7th September 1950 which the composer conducted. The Bach Choir gave the first London performance early in 1951 and recorded the work in 1970 with the Philharmonia Orchestra under Sir David Willcocks.