Introduction George Frideric Handel’s Coronation Anthems are a group of four choral compositions that were written for King George II’s coronation in 1727. These anthems, which have gained recognition for their grandeur, grace, and technical virtuosity, are among Handel’s most enduringly well-liked compositions. The Coronation Anthems were written to be sung during the ceremony of […]
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Introduction Lord for thy tender mercy’s sake is a sacred anthem composed by Richard Farrant, with as source of text, Lidley’s Prayers, 1566. It was first published in 1905 in The Anthem Book (No. 162) and can be sung as a SATB or ATTB A cappella. The song is a short call to prayer for
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Choral music Definitions Music: Music is defined by the Concise Oxford Dictionary as “the art of mixing vocal or instrumental sounds (or both) to achieve beauty of form, harmony, and expression of emotion”. Choral music: Choral music is music written for and sung by a choir. Choir: A choir or chorus is a collection of
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“Let not your heart be troubled” by H. A. Clarke is comprised of two major sections. The first section starts with a SATB andante with a slight crescendo; “Let not your heart be troubled, ye believe in God”. The tempo increases in the second section which starts with the first stanza sung in unison. It
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