Formats and Editions
1. Sir Patrick Spens Op.23
2. I Preludio: Lento, Molto Espressivo
3. II Requiem Aeternam: Lento, Teneramente
4. III The Lord Is MY Shepherd (Psalm23): Quasi Lento: Non Troppo R
5. IV Sanctus-I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes: Allegro Volante
6. V I Heard a Voice From Heaven: Lento, Assai Tranquillo
7. VI Holy Is the True Light: Con moto, Ma Assai Sostenuto
Details:
Williams/rutter
Bournemouth so & chorus
More Info:
Herbert Howells is known chiefly for his church music, arguably the finest by any English composer of the twentieth century. Sir Patrick Spens, Howells' first attempt at writing a large-scale choral work, has received only one known performance.