A virgin most pure: Vocal score - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0193514524 ISBN 13: 9780193514522

Publisher: Oxford University Press Music, 2017

Synopsis

for SATB and organ Set to the traditional text 'A virgin most pure', Malcolm Archer's sprightly Christmas carol successfully combines a memorable tune, attractive sequences, and playful exchanges between choir and organ.

About this title

About the Author:

Malcolm Archer was educated at King Edward VII School, Lytham, the Royal College of Music, and Jesus College, Cambridge, where he was organ scholar. He studied the organ with Ralph Downes, Gillian Weir and Nicolas Kynaston, and composition with Herbert Sumsion and Alan Ridout. He is a prolific composer with well over 200 published works, which receive regular performances on BBC radio and TV. Archer was formerly Organist and Director of Music at St Paul's Cathedral and is now Director of Chapel Music at Winchester College.

Review:

Malcolm Archer has a gift for writing lovely, singable melodies . . . His setting of A virgin most pure is great fun! The melody is in the style of a carol but given extra quirkiness by being set in 5/8 time. There is a little division in one verse. As long as performers can keep a steady five in the bar, this should be a highlight of the season. * Gordon Appleton, RSCM Sunday by Sunday, September 2017 * . . . a delightful 5/8 setting . . . * Geoffrey Webber, Choir & Organ, September 2017 *

About this edition

• Publisher: Oxford University Press Music
• Publication date: 2017
• ISBN 10: 0193514524
• ISBN 13: 9780193514522
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 12