Composer

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Charles Villiers Stanford

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Anthem

Compose Date

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1909

Average_duration

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31:22

Movement_count

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12

Movement ....

Charles Villiers Stanford's 'Biblical Songs and Anthems (6), Op. 113' is a collection of six choral pieces that were composed in 1919. The premiere of the work took place on 22nd October 1919 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, conducted by the composer himself. The six movements of the work are based on biblical texts and are scored for mixed choir and organ. The first movement, 'Beati quorum via', is a setting of Psalm 119:1-3. It is a gentle and reflective piece that begins with a solo voice before the choir enters with a simple and flowing melody. The second movement, 'Justorum animae', is a setting of Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-3. It is a more upbeat and joyful piece that features a lively organ accompaniment and a soaring melody. The third movement, 'Coelos ascendit hodie', is a setting of the Ascension Day hymn. It is a grand and majestic piece that features a powerful organ accompaniment and a soaring choral melody. The fourth movement, 'Ye Choirs of New Jerusalem', is a setting of the hymn by Charles Wesley. It is a lively and energetic piece that features a driving organ accompaniment and a joyful choral melody. The fifth movement, 'When Mary thro' the garden went', is a setting of the traditional English folk song. It is a gentle and pastoral piece that features a simple organ accompaniment and a delicate choral melody. The final movement, 'For lo, I raise up', is a setting of Isaiah 41:10-13. It is a powerful and dramatic piece that features a bold organ accompaniment and a soaring choral melody. Overall, 'Biblical Songs and Anthems (6), Op. 113' is a diverse and engaging collection of choral pieces that showcase Stanford's skill as a composer. The work features a range of musical styles and moods, from gentle and reflective to grand and majestic, and is a testament to Stanford's ability to set biblical texts to music in a way that is both musically and spiritually uplifting.

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