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As the bridegroom to his chosen

Music by John Rutter

A tender and lovely setting which is easy to sing. Particularly appropriate for weddings.


Polyphony : John Rutter - Gloria and other Sacred Music : 1 CD : Stephen Layton : 67259

Polyphony : John Rutter - Gloria and other Sacred Music

Gloria (a concert work, despite the use of a religious text) was commissioned by the Voices of Mel Olson in Omaha, Nebraska, who invited Rutter to direct the first performance in 1974. The words come from the second section (the Hymn of Praise) of the Ordinary of the Mass, which in the liturgy follows the 'Kyrie'. The familiar opening words are those of the angels proclaiming the birth of Jesus, as found in the second chapter of Luke's Gospel. Rutter's setting is based largely on one of the Gregorian chants with which the text is associated. He describes the three movements as 'roughly corresponding to traditional symphonic structure', the mood of the sections being respectively 'exalted, devotional and jubilant by turns'. The use of organ, brass and percussion makes for plenty of Waltonian punch in the outer movements and yet also for a hauntingly ethereal middle section. 'Delicious performances of Rutter's wonderfully approachable and finely crafted vocal writing. The sound, too, is outstanding' (Gramophone)

Songlist: Gloria I : Allegro vivace, Gloria II : Andante, Gloria III : Vivace e ritmico, Come down, O Love divine, Lord, make me an instrument of Thy peace, To everything there is a season, I my Best-Beloved's am, Praise the Lord, O my soul, I Will Sing With The Spirit, As the bridegroom to his chosen, A Clare Benediction, The Lord is my light and my salvation, Go forth into the world, Thy perfect love, Te Deum

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7989c | 1 CD | $17.98 | Accompanied


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As the bridegroom to his chosen : SATB : John Rutter : John Rutter : 1 CD : 9780193511347 : 9780193511347

John Rutter : As the bridegroom to his chosen

A tender and lovely setting which is easy to sing. Particularly appropriate for weddings.

Composer: John Rutter

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.70 |
9780193511347


As the bridegroom to his chosen : SATB : Alan Bullard : Alan Bullard : Sheet Music : 9780193522558

Alan Bullard : As the bridegroom to his chosen

Opening out from a lyrical exchange between unison lower and upper voices, As the bridegroom to his chosen is based around a John Tauler poem rich in metaphorical language that reflects on the protagonist's relationship with the Lord. Contrasting textures and eminently singable melodies make this a musically rewarding yet accessible anthem.

Composer: Alan Bullard

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Voicing: SATB | Sheet Music | $2.90 | With Piano |
9780193522558

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