Ode for St. Cecilias Day by George Frideric Handel 4-Part - Sheet Music
By George Frideric Handel
17403850
Ode for St. Cecilias Day
17403850
17403850
17403850
Details
ST vocal soli, SATB choir, flute, 2 oboes, 2 trumpets, timpani, 2 violins, viola, basso continuo
SKU: CA.1037205
Composed by George Frideric Handel. Edited by Christine Martin. Arranged by Paul Horn. This edition: urtext. Stuttgart Urtext Edition: Handel. Ode For St.Cecilia'S Day. Innovative practice aids, Sacred vocal music, Cantatas, Special days. Choral Score. Composed 1739. HWV 76. Duration 50 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 10.372/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.1037205).ISBN 9790007097943. Language: English. Text: Dryden, John. Text: John Dryden.
During the late 17th century English musicians celebrated each year on 22 November the feast of St. Cecilia, the patron saint of music, with special concerts and church services. With his Ode for St. Cecilia's Day Handel rejuvenated the tradition of this festival on St. Cecilia's Day in 1732. This so-called "little" St. Cecilia Ode is a musically joyful glorification of the power of music: two festive choruses frame five charming arias in each of which a solo instrument is used for contrasting effect in the baroque manner. Handel allows the soloists a wealth of freedom to improvise and to display their skills. This is especially the case for the organ, which was his favorite instrument. Score available separately - see item CA.1037200.
