Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis in A
Vocal score
Published on 13. November 2008
Other
Sheet music
20 pages
978-0-19-395017-7 (ISBN)
Description
for SSAATB and organ
The first in a new series of Restoration Canticles from the editors of the acclaimed The Restoration Anthem volumes, Turner's Evening Service in A (here transposed to B flat) uses rich six-part harmony and displays inventiveness and variety in the verses.
The first in a new series of Restoration Canticles from the editors of the acclaimed The Restoration Anthem volumes, Turner's Evening Service in A (here transposed to B flat) uses rich six-part harmony and displays inventiveness and variety in the verses.
Reviews / Votes
Purcell and Blow are clear influences, especially the latter, yet there are nods to earlier traditions too, and the six-part texture with its emphasis on the higher parts and its rhythmic intricacy is reminiscent of Weelkes' scoring, though without the rugged wildness. It is remarkable that this is the first publication of Turner's rewarding work, which should now find many more adherents. Webber's introduction is academic in tone and content, but informative too. * Matthew Greenall, The Singer, June 09 *More details
Series
Edition
Vocal score
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 209 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight
58 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-395017-7 (9780193950177)
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Persons
William Turner was one of the leading counter-tenors of the Restoration period, holding posts at the Chapel Royal, St Paul's Cathedral, and Westminster Abbey. He was also a composer whose output included a grand Te Deum and Jubilate in D and over forty anthems.