Modern · English

Herbert Howells

1892 to 1983

English Modern

Repertoire in dialogue

Born in Lydney, Gloucestershire, Howells is best known for his large output of Anglican church music. His first major organ works, the first set of Psalm-Preludes (1915-16) and the Rhapsodies Op. 17, were followed by a second set of Psalm-Preludes and the Six Pieces.

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The repertoire

Works in the project’s repertoire

4 works, all available to listen to.

Repertoire in dialogue

  • Six Pieces for Organ - Master Tallis’s Testament (n° 3)

    Piece

    Keyboard compass; modern idiom

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Open repertoire

  • Flagship work

    Three Psalm-Preludes, Set I

    Op. 32 · Prelude

    Demanding modern writing, with a palette further from the project; keyboard compass

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  • Three Psalm-Preludes, Set II

    Prelude

    Demanding modern writing, with a palette further from the project; keyboard compass

    Listen

  • Three Rhapsodies

    Op. 17 · Free Piece

    Demanding modern writing, with a palette further from the project; keyboard compass

    Listen

This classification reflects the place of these repertoires within the artistic and educational orientations of the project. It does not constitute a technical indication regarding the design of the instrument.

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