The 80voice chorale performs a widerange of choral repertoire, from masterworks to newly commissioned pieces. The origin of every tune, as far as it can be traced, as also the names of the authors of the hymns, are given. Chorale book for england by catherine winkworth read online download. These are valuable historical documents in themselves. And let thy holy spirit bow all hearts in love and fear today, to. The gmchorale has become one of new englands finest and most engaging choruses since its founding in 1977 as the greater middletown chorale.
She translated the german chorale tradition of church hymns for english. Without it, there would not be over 80 cathedral and college choirs throughout britain, nor hundreds of smaller parish choirs. Chorale definition is a hymn or psalm sung to a traditional or composed melody in church. Oh blest the house, whateer befall, where jesus christ is all in all.
Choral arts new england encouraging choral excellence. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance. Introduction to chorale book for england catherine winkworth. In 1863 she published the chorale book for england, and in 1869 christian singers of germany. Not anymore but plenty of books still are ben jonsons plays, for one. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from the english chorale at the discogs marketplace. Book of worship reformed churches of australia, 1990. Nick is very proud of his many years leading the mystic chorale. O lamm gottes, unschuldig o lamb of god, innocent is an early lutheran hymn, with text and melody attributed to nikolaus decius. Explore releases from the english chorale at discogs.
Chorale book for england christian classics ethereal library. In 1863, winkworth published the famous choralebook for england, containing about 200 of her translations set to music. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance with the services and festivals of the church of. John julian in his a dictionary of hymnology calls the german original a magnificent hymn of praise to god, perhaps the finest creation of its author, and of the first rank in its class. In the preface to bennett and goldschmidts choralebook for england this tune is said to have been so popular that in the course of a century after its first appearance no less than 400 hymns had been written to it. In both meanings, the hymn has often been set to music, prominently as the cantus firmus in the opening chorus of bachs st matthew passion. Winkworth published the first volume of lyra germanica in 1855 london. The chorale book for england by catherine winkworth. This is a collection of 200 german hymns translated into english by catherine winkworth, with german hymn tunes edited by william sterndale bennett and otto goldschmidt. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, catherine winkworth, william sterndale bennett and otto goldschmidt 1863 lyra germanica. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance classic reprint.
Her work is one of the principal means by which the great german chorale tradition of the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries has been incorporated into englishlanguage worship. He is an active member of the arts community and the cape breton chorale, and served on the boards of the sydney ymca and the royal canadian air cadet league, atlantic region. Whenever a given book page says that the book was first published in a year other than that of its real initial publication e. The chorus is currently seeking a general manager and deputy to the executiveartistic director ead, to support the gmchorales artistic. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance classic reprint paperback june 19, 2012 by sir william sterndale bennett author. That the chorale book for england may be received into the new sphere for which it is intended, and that its sacred strains may contribute to the comfort of the troubled soul, the sanctification of home, and the glory of gods name in his church on earth, is the earnest prayer of those who compiled it. During 1863, she published the chorale book for england, which was coedited by the. Goldschmidt 18291907 was a german pianist and composer who had studied under mendelssohn at leipzig. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance with the services and festivals of the church of england by bennett, william sterndale at. Excellent collection and beautiful engraving of over 200 mostly germanlutheran influenced chorales, edited by prominent composer william sterndale bennett. In it, her treatment of neumarks text is readjusted to fit the meter of his tune.
This page offers free pdf downloads of historical hymn collections, which contain some of the finest harmonizations of hymns ever devised especially ralph vaughan williams harmonizations, which stand without equal. Catherine winkworth september 1827 1 july 1878 was british writer. Situated on the banks of the river cam in the heart of cambridge with its main buildings dating from the seventeenth century, clare is a flourishing community of some 75 fellows, 400 undergraduates, and graduate students. Combines catherine winkworths faithful and sensitive hymn translations with authentic chorale tunes, arranged for use in the church of england. Bennett and goldschmidt were among the finest musicians in england in their time. Originally intended as a german hymn instead of the latin agnus dei, it was used rather as a passion hymn.
Catherine winkworth the hymns and carols of christmas. Her second series, published in 1858, went into 12 editions. After bennett began to prepare the german hymn scores for the chorale book for england, otto goldschmidt wrote to him and very much wanted to help in this. The spirit of the lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance with the services and festivals of the church of england paperback january 1, 2010 by william sterndale bennett author. Originally intended as a german hymn instead of the latin agnus dei, it was used rather as a hymn for passiontide. Thomas augustine hymn book 1866, and the ohio lutheran hymnal 1880. The hymns from the lyra germanica and other sources, translated by catherine winkworth. The chorale book for england by catherine winkworth 2017.
We wouldnt stand up for the hallelujah chorus, nor tune in to the carol service from kings college cambridge every christmas, nor sing jerusalem at sporting occasions. Clare college, founded in 26, is the second oldest of the colleges of cambridge university. Best books of the 17th century 305 books goodreads. Printed in an easytoread format, this edition was designed to facilitate both analysis of bachs musical genius in voice leading and renewed performance of these works by. Translated by catherine winkworth 18291878, the chorale book for england, 1863 erroneously attributed to j. The first installment of the first part, a book of keyboard partitas i. Yea, lord, thy precious blood was spilt for me, o most unworthy, to take away my guilt. While the chorale book contains no english tunes, it nevertheless includes some already well known in this country, such as the old hundredth, the veni creator, that called luthers hymn, 4 4 see tunes xc, ci, lxxi. Leave a message on our wall and let us know you came by. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance with the services and festivals of the church of england.
The chorale book for england is a profoundly rich, valuable book, both the words and the music. In 1863, she came out with the chorale book for england, which contained some of the earlier translations with their proper chorale tunes. The hymns translated by catherine winknortb, the tnues compiled and edited by william stemdale bennett and otto ooldsolimidt. He loves new challenges, sacred music of brazil and cuba, working with slam poet regie gibson, folksinger bill staines, 95yearold gospel singer randy green, and many south african guests. There would not be thousands of amateur choruses up and down the country. When oer my sins i sorrow the free lutheran choralebook. Once he came in blessing hymns and carols of christmas. A dictionary of music and musicianschorale wikisource. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance with the services and festivals of the church of england bennett, william sterndale on. Complete, fully searchable information about the chorale book for england, with page scans. A complete hymnbook for public and private worship, in accordance classic reprint bennett, sir william sterndale on. Welcome to the official london adventist chorale page. During the 16th and 17th centuries hymnology was in its height in germany, and bore its most precious blossoms. Oxford university press, oxford, england webpage for purchase price.