O praise God in his sanctuary

ISBN-13: 9780193524361 / Angielski

Francis Jackson

Opis

for SATB and organ Francis Jackson's spirited setting of Psalm 150 is steeped in the English choral tradition. With contrapuntal writing, engaging interplay between choir and organ, effective word painting, and virtuosic organ writing, O praise God in his sanctuary is a welcome addition to the service repertory.

Recenzje

The indefatigable Francis Jackson, now in his 101st year, continues to write works with a youthful vigour and inventiveness. Many composers have set Psalm 150, O praise God in his sanctuary, but few with such heartfelt joy - although I particularly like the contrasting central section where the music moves into 6/8 to 'praise him in the timbrels and dances' and (sostenuto) 'praise him upon the strings'. The anthem was written for Ampleforth Abbey and the printed organ registration specifies both 'Trompeta' (presumably the Abbey's unique Trompetta Argentea) and separately 'Small Trumpet'. The Trompeta may have to be regarded as optional for performances in places without an equivalent; what is not optional is a final top B flat for first sopranos.

O autorze

Dr Francis Jackson CBE is a British organist and composer. He was born in Malton, Yorkshire and received his early education as a Chorister at York Minster under his precursor, the legendary Sir Edward Bairstow. Jackson succeeded Bairstow as Organist of York Minster in 1946, a post he held until his official retirement in 1982. His extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles, anthems, hymn tunes, organ pieces, two acclaimed monodramas, an overture, a concerto, a symphony, and solo songs. Jackson's creative output has continued since his retirement.