Description
for SATB and organ Francis Jackson's spirited setting of Psalm 150 is steeped in the English choral tradition. With contrapuntal writing, engaging interplay between choir and organ, effective word painting, and virtuosic organ writing, O praise God in his sanctuary is a welcome addition to the service repertory.
About the Author
Dr Francis Jackson CBE is a British organist and composer. He was born in Malton, Yorkshire and received his early education as a Chorister at York Minster under his precursor, the legendary Sir Edward Bairstow. Jackson succeeded Bairstow as Organist of York Minster in 1946, a post he held until his official retirement in 1982. His extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles, anthems, hymn tunes, organ pieces, two acclaimed monodramas, an overture, a concerto, a symphony, and solo songs. Jackson's creative output has continued since his retirement.
Reviews
The former organist and director of music at York Minster, Francis Jackson (b. 1917) has set the festive text of Psalm 150 (except for the opening and closing 'Hallelujas') to a lively and challenging anthem for organ and SATB choir. The text is painted masterfully throughout this anthem using dissonances to the best advantage. Written for the Schola Cantorum of Ampleforth Abbey and Ian Little, this anthem would probably be a challenge for most church choirs with its rhythmic drive and demanding organ part, but very rewarding. * Derek E. Nickels, Diapason, September 2019 *
The indefatigable Francis Jackson, now in his 101st year, continues to write works with a youthful vigour and inventiveness. Many composers have set Psalm 150, O praise God in his sanctuary, but few with such heartfelt joy - although I particularly like the contrasting central section where the music moves into 6/8 to 'praise him in the timbrels and dances' and (sostenuto) 'praise him upon the strings'. The anthem was written for Ampleforth Abbey and the printed organ registration specifies both 'Trompeta' (presumably the Abbey's unique Trompetta Argentea) and separately 'Small Trumpet'. The Trompeta may have to be regarded as optional for performances in places without an equivalent; what is not optional is a final top B flat for first sopranos. * James L. Montgomery, Sunday by Sunday (RSCM), December 18 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193524361
Author Francis Jackson
Page Count 12
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 26g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 179mm * 2mm
About the Author
Dr Francis Jackson CBE is a British organist and composer. He was born in Malton, Yorkshire and received his early education as a Chorister at York Minster under his precursor, the legendary Sir Edward Bairstow. Jackson succeeded Bairstow as Organist of York Minster in 1946, a post he held until his official retirement in 1982. His extensive output of sacred and secular music includes canticles, anthems, hymn tunes, organ pieces, two acclaimed monodramas, an overture, a concerto, a symphony, and solo songs. Jackson's creative output has continued since his retirement.
Reviews
The former organist and director of music at York Minster, Francis Jackson (b. 1917) has set the festive text of Psalm 150 (except for the opening and closing 'Hallelujas') to a lively and challenging anthem for organ and SATB choir. The text is painted masterfully throughout this anthem using dissonances to the best advantage. Written for the Schola Cantorum of Ampleforth Abbey and Ian Little, this anthem would probably be a challenge for most church choirs with its rhythmic drive and demanding organ part, but very rewarding. * Derek E. Nickels, Diapason, September 2019 *
The indefatigable Francis Jackson, now in his 101st year, continues to write works with a youthful vigour and inventiveness. Many composers have set Psalm 150, O praise God in his sanctuary, but few with such heartfelt joy - although I particularly like the contrasting central section where the music moves into 6/8 to 'praise him in the timbrels and dances' and (sostenuto) 'praise him upon the strings'. The anthem was written for Ampleforth Abbey and the printed organ registration specifies both 'Trompeta' (presumably the Abbey's unique Trompetta Argentea) and separately 'Small Trumpet'. The Trompeta may have to be regarded as optional for performances in places without an equivalent; what is not optional is a final top B flat for first sopranos. * James L. Montgomery, Sunday by Sunday (RSCM), December 18 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193524361
Author Francis Jackson
Page Count 12
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 26g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 179mm * 2mm
