Composer

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John Rutter

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Chorus

Average_duration

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1:35

'A Prayer of St. Patrick for chorus' is a choral work composed by John Rutter, a British composer, conductor, and arranger. The piece was composed in 1997 and premiered in the same year by the Cambridge Singers, a choir founded and conducted by Rutter himself. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement, "I Bind Unto Myself Today," is a setting of the traditional hymn attributed to St. Patrick. Rutter's arrangement features a lush choral texture, with the choir singing in unison and harmony, accompanied by a gentle organ accompaniment. The movement builds to a powerful climax, with the choir singing the final verse in full harmony. The second movement, "Christ Be With Me," is a setting of a prayer attributed to St. Patrick. The movement is characterized by a gentle, flowing melody, with the choir singing in unison and harmony. The organ accompaniment is sparse, allowing the choir to shine. The movement ends with a quiet, peaceful cadence. The final movement, "The Lord's Prayer," is a setting of the traditional prayer. Rutter's arrangement features a simple, yet powerful choral texture, with the choir singing in unison and harmony. The organ accompaniment is again sparse, allowing the choir to shine. The movement builds to a powerful climax, with the choir singing the final verse in full harmony. Overall, 'A Prayer of St. Patrick for chorus' is a beautiful and moving choral work, characterized by lush harmonies, gentle melodies, and powerful climaxes. Rutter's skillful arrangement of traditional texts and melodies creates a work that is both timeless and contemporary, and has become a beloved addition to the choral repertoire.

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