A Hymn of St Columba
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Choral music by Saint Columba | |
Language | Latin |
Composed | 1962 |
Dedication | Derek Hill |
Published | 1963[1] |
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A Hymn of St Columba is a composition for choir and
History
Britten composed A Hymn of St Columba on 29 December 1962.
Britten set a hymn attributed to Columba, in three
A Hymn of St Columba is dedicated to Derek Hill, who commissioned it,[2] and was published by Boosey & Hawkes.[3][5] It was premiered outdoors in Churchill, County Donegal, where Columba is said to have preached, but was not easily audible due to the strong wind.[3] The work has been recorded several times.[6]
Music
The music of A Hymn of St Columba follows the tradition of Anglican church music, with added personal features. It is suitable as an introit or anthem in services such as commemorations of Saint Columba, All Souls' Day and Remembrance Day.[3] The duration is given as two-to-three minutes.[2][3]
The music is scored for a
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References
- OCLC 476301462
- ^ a b c d "A Hymn of St Columba". brittenproject.org. Archived from the original on 10 November 2020. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e f g Spicer, Paul. "A Hymn of St Columba" (PDF). Britten Choral Guide. Boosey & Hawkes. pp. 8–9. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ Lamb, Peter (1986). "A Hymn of St Columba". Hyperion Records. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "A Hymn of St Columba SATB and organ". Boosey & Hawkes. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
- ^ "Benjamin Britten (1913–1976) / List of Recordings / Works D to K". musicweb-international.com. Retrieved 13 November 2019.