The remarkable vicar, walter hussey, was a great patron of the arts. Brittenceremony of carols, an album by benjamin britten, the choir of trinity college, cambridge, richard marlow on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and. As described by sf choral conductor robert geary, rejoice in the lamb progresses from a quiet, invocational beginning to a jubilant series of let verses that invite man and beast to come before the lord, the perfection of excellence. The festival te deum for chorus and organ was composed in 1945 for the 100th anniversary of st. Britten loved it and set the words as a cantata which shows clearly his admiration for the work of british baroque composer henry purcell. The piece was first performed on september 21, 1943. The spirit of the curious, vivid poem has been caught. Its belllike harmonics and its use of the pentatonic scale inevitably remind one of the balinese gamelan orchestra to which britten had been introduced for. Either your browser does not support inline frames or it is currently configured not to display inline frames.
Comprised of nine medieval english carols which retain their middle english texts and a latin plainsong processional and recessional, this benjamin britten work is a continually popular standard in the serious repertoire of christmas choral music. Soprano rejoice in god, o ye tongues let nimrod, the mighty hunter hallelujah for i am under the same accusation and therefore he is god alto rejoice in god, o ye tongues let nimrod, the mighty hunter hallelujah for i am under the same accusation. Most all singleparts cds are recorded in boston at the soundmirror studios, which are acclaimed for producing the highest caliber of recordings with their stateoftheart equipment, and have earned more than 45 grammy nominations and awards in the process. The poem, written while smart was in an insane asylum, is a highly idiosyncratic and ecstatic praise and worship of god by all created being and. For the flowers have their angels, even the words of gods creation. To our sorrow, its message is as timely now as ever. Choir, harp, piano sheet music book by benjamin britten 191976.
Christopher smart is the poet and his extraordinary unfinished poem jubilate agno rejoice in the lamb was written between 1758 and 1763 while smart. There is an excellent performance of this work by kings college choir, under david willcocks, on youtube starting here. When youre feeling lost in the night, when you feel your world just aint right call on me, i will be waiting count on me, i will be there. From the way of poetry john drinkwater there f was a man of new ton,ing and he was won drous wise, he jumpd in to a quick hedge,set and scratchd out both his eyes. On sale through our online shop orders will be despatched by mail from our online shop. Rejoice in the lamb classical music album play streams in full or download mp3 from classical archives, the largest and best organized classical music site on the web. Saint nicolashymn to st ceciliarejoice the lamb amazon. This work was preceded by the composition of two of brittens most popular and substantial choral compositions, the hymn to st.
It was commissioned for the 50th anniversary of st. Britten rejoice in the lamb pdf britten rejoice in the lamb pdf one of brittens most popular and performed works in this genre, rejoice in the lamb was written for the 50th anniversary of st. Rehearsal recordings to help learn your voice part soprano, alto, tenor, bass are. The key becomes minor for a brief moment as god and his presence in all creatures and things are respectfully praised, but then erupts into a festive celebration. Learning your voice part soprano, alto, tenor, bass in brittens rejoice in the lamb does require you to dedicate some time to ensure you know the notes you are singing so you will sing with confidence and really enjoy fully contributing to your choir choraline rehearsal recordings are learning tools specifically created for you learn to sing your part. This essay is free and will be sent to you via pdf. Here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work.
This cycle of medieval and sixteenthcentury poems is preceded and followed by the plainsong antiphon hodie from the christmas eve vespers, the source. The poem, written while smart was in an asylum depicts idiosyncratic praise and worship of god by all created beings and things, each in its own way. Rejoice in the lamb notes on todays performance rejoice in the lamb is a cantata for organ, choir, and soloists by benjamin britten with text by christopher smart. Please look at problems with windows media player, and then use the.
Brittens rejoice in the lamb, or festival cantata, was written for the 50th anniversary of the consecration of st. Edward benjamin britten, born 19, lowestoft, suffolk, eng. Rejoice in the lamb vocal score benjamin britten on. Soprano rejoice in god, o ye tongues let nimrod, the mighty hunter hallelujah for i am under the same accusation. They stretch right across his working life, beginning in 1929 and ending with the welcome ode, op 95, his last completed score finished a few months before his. Benjamin brittens cantata rejoice in the lamb has been very well served on recordings, both in performances with men and boys st. There is an excellent performance of this work by kings college choir, under david willcocks, on youtube starting here here is a clickable table of the available midi files for this work. Benjamin britten rejoice in the lamb san francisco choral. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and. Rejoice in the lamb, an album by benjamin britten, choir of kings college, cambridge, philip ledger on spotify.
Included on this recording are two other splendid britten works rejoice in the lamb and a boy was born with the added luxury of the mens choir and ladies form cambridge university choir. Simon channing boy soprano, james bowman countertenor, richard morton. The main theme of the poem, and that of the cantata, is the worship of god, by all created being and things, each in its own way. Sad, because artists think and meditate a lot and are in the broadest sense of the word religious.
Britten movingly encapsulates the poems halfmad and delightfully religious spirit. A classic among contemporary christian songs, this anthem beautifully reflects jesus sacrifice for humanity. Rejoice in the lamb sheet music download free in pdf or. Please look at problems with windows media player, and then use the back button to return to this midi file page. Files made originally using midiplay benjamin britten rejoice in the lamb. Although the cantata is technically one of brittens occasional works, meaning that the piece was composed for some sort of event, it is an important step in his journey to compositional maturity. Benjamin britten s festival cantata rejoice in the lamb 1943, written for chorus and organ, is regarded as one of his most interesting compositions. Yesterday, november 22, would have been his 101st birthday. Learn to sing britten rejoice in the lamb, rehearse your satb voice part learning your voice part soprano, alto, tenor, bass in britten s rejoice in the lamb does require you to dedicate some time to ensure you know the notes you are singing so you will sing with confidence and really enjoy fully contributing to your choir. Order from your preferred classical music cd store arkivmusic. Rejoice in the lamb was written while smart was in an asylum, and is chaotic in form but contains many flashes of genius.
War requiem was instantly hailed as the towering choral masterpiece of the 20 th century. Britten rejoice in the lamb pdf one of brittens most popular and performed works in this genre, rejoice in the lamb was written for the 50th anniversary of st. Rejoice in the lamb was brought to the attention of benjamin britten in the late thirties, soon after this longlost work had been rediscovered and published for the first time. Rejoice in the lamb festival cantata opus 30 benjamin britten britten composed rejoice in the lamb for the revd walter hussey and the choir of st matthews church, northampton, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the consecration of their church in september 1943. Britten rejoice of the lamb userguide indexed for edition boosey, hawkes performance recording.
It was commissioned by the former vicar, the very reverend walter hussey. Walter hussey provided the following note on the work. This work was preceded by the composition of two of britten s most popular and substantial choral compositions, the hymn to st. The accompaniment is for harp, but piano may be substituted. Matthews church, northampton, by its vicar, matthew hussey. Oct 18, 2015 rejoice in the lamb was written in 1943 shortly after benjamin brittens 19 1976 return to great britain following a threeyear stay in america. Choral, chorus, organ accompaniment sheet music book by benjamin britten 191976.
Rejoice in the lamb was written in 1943 shortly after benjamin brittens 19 1976 return to great britain following a threeyear stay in america. Saint nicolashymn to st ceciliarejoice the lamb cleobury, kennedy, britten sinfonia, benjamin britten, stephen cleobury, choir of king. Text of rejoice in the lamb the piece opens with a hushed but anticipative statement by the boys and organ. A boy was born stephen cleobury, kings college choir of cambridge on allmusic 1991. Britten rejoice in the lambs soprano cd patent pending user guide britten rejoice in the lambs soprano edition cited. One of britten s most popular and performed works in this genre, rejoice in the lamb was written for the 50th anniversary of st. At the centre of a ceremony of carols lies the interlude for solo harp based on the plainchant. Jan 01, 20 rejoice in the lamb benjamin britten duration. Benjamin britten was one of the most remarkable british classical musicians of the 20th century. Jul 08, 2017 rejoice in the lamb music by benjamin britten 191976 words by christopher smart 17221771 about the music.
For the flowers are peculiarly the poetry of christ. For the flowers are great blessings by cor flammae, released 10 august 2015 for the flowers are great blessings. Print and download in pdf or midi rejoice in the lamb benjamin britten. Rejoice in the lamb was written in 1943 shortly after benjamin britten s 19 1976 return to great britain following a threeyear stay in america. Rejoice in the lamb music by benjamin britten 191976 words by christopher smart 17221771 about the music. Mark hayes has brought his wonderful talent to this new arrangement of twila pariss lamb of god. Benjamin brittens festival cantata rejoice in the lamb 1943, written for chorus and organ, is regarded as one of his most interesting compositions. A new year carol score and lyrics friday afternoons. Benjamin britten rejoice in the lamb 1943 how sad it was that the arts had become largely divorced from the church. Benjamin britten rejoice in the lamb san francisco. Brittenceremony of carols by benjamin britten on spotify.
Rejoice in the lamb benjamin britten themerbeckechoir. Rejoice in the lamb 1943 is a work for a small fourpart choir, four soloists, and pipe organ by benjamin britten. Although the cantata is technically one of britten s occasional works, meaning that the piece was composed for some sort of event, it is an important step in his journey to compositional maturity. Matthews church, luise britten rejoice in the lamb pdf. One of brittens most popular and performed works in this genre, rejoice in the lamb was written for the 50th anniversary of st. The main theme of the poem, and that of the cantata, is the worship of god by all created beings and things, each in its own way. For the flower glorifies god and the root parries the adversary.