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COMMUNION.
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Communion in G
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Agnus_Dei (08/28/17)
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Composer:
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Wolstenholme, William
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Sample Producer:
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Lavender Audio
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Sample Set:
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Hereford Cathedral Willis Organ
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Software: | Hauptwerk IV |
Genre: | Romantic |
Description: | Wolstenholme was born in Blackburn, Lancashire on 24 February 1865. He was blind from birth and was was educated at the Worcester College for the Blind Sons of Gentlemen. He showed considerable promise as a musician and impressed Henry Smart who agreed to take him as a pupil. Alas, Smart died before lessons began. He studied the violin under Edward Elgar. In 1887 he went up to Oxford University where he later graduated as a Bachelor of Music.
In 1888 he was appointed organist and choirmaster of St Paul’s Church, Blackburn and began to consolidate his position as a teacher, recitalist and improviser. Fourteen years later he accepted the post of organist at All Saint’s Church Norfolk Square, Paddington and afterwards at All Saints, St. John’s Wood. In 1908 he undertook a major concert tour of the United States. This secured his ‘international’ reputation. William Wolstenholme died in 1931.
Stylistically, he has been referred to as the ‘English Cesar Franck’ and although this may be unfair to both composers it is a reasonable rule of thumb and gives the listener a good idea of the kind and quality of music to expect. It is also possible that he can be bracketed with Alfred Hollins and Basil Harwood.
"Communion in G" was published by Paxton in 1908. While it is a quiet piece, it is much more skillfully composed than just something that wanders around. While much of Wolstenholme's music is characteristically British, this one does have a strong affinity with some of the works of Mendelssohn.
It is sweet and flowing, and could be used in any situation that warranted a quiet and elegant musical moment.
This piece and the "Prelude in B-flat" were both learned as "in-between pieces" while I'm working on other works, but BOTH of these pieces are fine works, and I'm glad I did them!
The score is attached below (page 6/8), as well as a photo of Wolstenholme, his family home, and several of the churches at which he served as organist. |
Performance: | Live |
Recorded in: | Stereo |
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