Written in 2005, this is a straightforward setting of Psalm 75 intended for liturgical use, though concert performance is certainly not discouraged. For mixed choir and organ, it attempts to paint the words sensitively yet powerfully, always guided by the meaning
NB. As the composer feels there as as many organs as people to play them and both come in all shapes and sizes, registration is generally left up to the performer, that individual being much more in tune with the particular qualities and characteristics of the organ being used and in a much better position to make those decisions than the composer could ever be. Dynamics as a guide to the particular type of sound required.
NB. As the composer feels there as as many organs as people to play them and both come in all shapes and sizes, registration is generally left up to the performer, that individual being much more in tune with the particular qualities and characteristics of the organ being used and in a much better position to make those decisions than the composer could ever be. Dynamics as a guide to the particular type of sound required.
© Jonathan Ellson 2023
Unto Thee O God (2005) c.6 ' (SATB)
Text from Psalm 75
Text from Psalm 75
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Jonathan Ellson
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