for SATB double choir and organ or orchestra or brass ensemble
This renowned anthem was written for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, and has been performed at all subsequent British coronations. This edition presents the 1911 version prepared by the composer for the coronation of George V, with the 'Vivats' as written for that occasion and an alternative editorial text by John Rutter that enables the anthem to be performed in its complete form on any suitable occasion. Rutter's fascinating editorial preface provides interesting contextual notes and informative performance considerations.
Orchestral scores and instrumental parts for full and reduced orchestrations and for a version for brass, organ, and optional timpani are available on rental.
for SATB double choir and organ or orchestra or brass ensembleThis edition of Parry's renowned anthem presents the 1911 version prepared by the composer for George V's coronation. Rutter's fascinating editorial preface provides contextual notes and informative performance considerations.
It is good that this anthem has been off-printed from the Oxford Choral Classics: Sacred Choruses volume: it is a popular piece and choir conductors should certainly be aware of this edition. For many, its attraction will be the new three-stave organ accompaniment (OCC Sacred Choruses has a piano accompaniment) that is much easier to use than adapting any piano reduction. But this publication also starts with a useful discussion of the various versions of the piece made for each coronation: written for 1902, revised by Parry for 1911, revised by others for 1937 and 1953. Rutter argues that 1911 is much preferable and bases his edition on that. For those who feel they cannot sing the Vivats except at a coronation, Rutter provides an alternative 'general-purpose' text so that the anthem does not need to be deprived of what he calls 'a truly thrilling moment of musical splendour'.
