SSS/SATB with divisions/organ

This anthem was commissioned by the Cathedral Foundation of Salisbury in 1993 for the enthronement of the Right Reverend David Stancliffe as Bishop, and sets a specifically requested text from the writings of the 8^th – 9^th century English priest and scholar, Alcuin. The passage extends a blessing (originally to Adelhard, Archbishop of Canterbury, 793-805) and exhorts the recipient to Christian virtues. In addition to general vocal divisions the music features a separate group, SSS, having originally responded to a brief to involve Salisbury’s girl choristers alongside its boys and to make spatial use of the Cathedral. There is also a substantial organ part.

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