Description
Processional bustles with cheerful positivity throughout, its rondo-like structure clarified by the memorability of its abundant melodies. The harmony is modal to begin with, but moves from this deliberately archaic sound to more piquant and modern colours, building to a triumphant conclusion.
About the Author
William Mathias was born in Whitland, Dyfed. He studied at the University College of Wales, and subsequently at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1970-1988 he was Head of the Music Department at the University College of North Wales, Bangor. Mathias' musical language embraced both instrumental and vocal forms with equal success, and he addressed a large and varied audience both in Britain and abroad. He was also known as a conductor and pianist, and gave or directed many premieres of his own works. He was made CBE in the 1985 New Year's Honours. In 1992, the year of his death, Nimbus Records embarked upon a series of recordings of his major works.
Reviews
A classic piece from the 1960s, Mathias composed other pieces in the same vein, but this one is notable for its tight construction, accessibility, and appeal. If you or your students do not own the William Mathias Organ Album, of which this is a part, buy this as a great introduction to his style of organ composition. It makes a superb postlude. * Brian P. Harlow, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, December 2019 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193369139
Author William Mathias
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 310mm * 231mm * 3mm
About the Author
William Mathias was born in Whitland, Dyfed. He studied at the University College of Wales, and subsequently at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1970-1988 he was Head of the Music Department at the University College of North Wales, Bangor. Mathias' musical language embraced both instrumental and vocal forms with equal success, and he addressed a large and varied audience both in Britain and abroad. He was also known as a conductor and pianist, and gave or directed many premieres of his own works. He was made CBE in the 1985 New Year's Honours. In 1992, the year of his death, Nimbus Records embarked upon a series of recordings of his major works.
Reviews
A classic piece from the 1960s, Mathias composed other pieces in the same vein, but this one is notable for its tight construction, accessibility, and appeal. If you or your students do not own the William Mathias Organ Album, of which this is a part, buy this as a great introduction to his style of organ composition. It makes a superb postlude. * Brian P. Harlow, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, December 2019 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193369139
Author William Mathias
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Dimensions(mm) 310mm * 231mm * 3mm
