The Angel Aria
Instrumentation Soprano Solo, SATB & Organ Recording, download - 8.86MB |
Other Information This anthem version of "The Angel Aria" is taken from the first movement of Laudate Dominum and was first performed at the memorial service for the composer´s mother, Jeanne Lewis Fisher [1927-2001] on 1st November 2001 at Castle Donington Methodist Church. Soprano: Jenny Saunders Chorus: Derby Choral Union, Daventry Choral Society & Kingfisher Chorale Organ: David Johnson This version with organ was also used as part of a performance given by the Leicester Bach Choir under Giles Turner in Leicester Cathedral, November 1999. The score is available from the composer. The words are taken from Psalm 117: Louez l’Eternal, vous toutes les nations, célébrez-le, vous tous les peuples! Car sa bonté pour nous est grande, et sa fidélité dure à toujours. ["O praise the Lord all ye nations: praise him all ye people. For his merciful kindness is great toward us: and the truth of the Lord endureth for ever."]
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