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More Bach in Lockdown

During lockdown I’ve been recording several pieces of Bach to relieve the boredom and solitude! They’re all done in one take, in-between classes, and unedited. Here are a few…

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Bach for Christmastide

#LockdownRecordings Chorale text… We Christian people have joy nowbecause for our consolation Christ has been born as a man,he has redeemed us.The person who takes comfort in thisand believes firmly will not be lost. Registration: Spitzflöthe 4′ and Sufflet 1′, … Continue reading

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Olivier Messiaen – The Celestial Banquet – 1928

The score quotes John 6:56​ – “He that eateth my flesh and drinketh my blood dwelleth in me and I in him” Possibly the most calm piece of organ music ever written, perfect for lockdown. Hereford Cathedral, #Hauptwerk​ VI #LockdownRecordings​ … Continue reading

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Henri Mulet’s Rose Window

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Sweelinck – Echo Fantasia. Grote Kerk, Nijkerk.

I’m taking a break after 7 hours of teaching on zoom yesterday(!) to record some Sweelinck using the sounds of the stunning organ in the Grote Kerk Nijkerk.The 400th anniversary of his death falls in 2021. Enjoy…

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Maurice Duruflé’s exquisite plainchant Prélude for Epiphany

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Some Bach for the New Year

jonathanclinch · J. S. Bach BWV 614 Das alte Jahr vergangen ist

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Malcolm Arnold Petition Success!

I am delighted to post this response to the Arnold petition. The original story is covered by the BBC here.

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HYPERION: Programme Note for Herbert Howells – Missa Sabrinensis

A Choral Symphony in all but name and one Howells’ greatest achievements, the 1954 Mass of the Severn (River) is now available from Hyperion. My Programme Notes The English composer Herbert Howells (1892-1983) is chiefly celebrated today for his liturgical … Continue reading

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NAXOS Howells Piano Music Volume 1

Out Now! This new CD is entirely made up of piano pieces that I have found on my research travels, beautifully played by Matthew Schellhorn. My edited scores will be published in a volume by Wise Music, the release of … Continue reading

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