The purpose of this study is to determine the general style characteristics of the works for solo trumpet by alan hovhaness, viz. Gregory educational edition digital sheet music for orchestra, complete collection. The musical elements of form, melody, harmony, tonality, rhythm, texture, and counterpoint are examined objectively in order to determine the essential features of the music. Prayer of saint gregory by alan hovhaness 19112000. Another is hovhanesss distinctly vocal style rather like chopin, oddly even his orchestral work tends to sound as if its being sung an effect accentuated by hovhanesss regular use of exposed solo lines over transparent string continuo to use only the most obvious example, the prayer of st gregory for trumpet and strings from. Gregory, a fiveminute work for trumpet and strings, began life as an. Read more the marine chamber orchestra performs gustav holsts the planets, jupiter, bringer of jollity, on may 1, 2016, with the university of maryland symphony orchestra in a concert titled remembering world war i. Gregory was elected pope and sent saint austin to convert anglosaxons to christianity. One of the most popular pieces from alan hovhaness, prayer of st.
Hovhaness, alan prayer of saint gregory optional worgan alan hovhaness 19112000 wrote the popular prayer of saint gregory, whose lyrical trumpet line is intoned over rich string chords, is a prime example of the simple nobility and affirmation of faith found in much of his music. March 8, 1911 june 21, 2000 was an american composer. The original edition for trumpet and orchestra is adapted here for string orchestra with solo options for violin. Alan hovhaness mysterious mountain, and god created. Alan hovhaness prayer of saint gregory pdf free download. Hovhaness described it as being like a prayer in the dark. Baker on bb trumpet with alexei girsh conducting the eastside symphony in the redmond high school performing arts center in redmond. He was one of the most prolific 20thcentury composers, with his official catalog comprising 67 numbered symphonies surviving manuscripts indicate over 70 and 434 opus numbers. Gregory vii pope and confessor o invincible defender of holy churchs freedom. Prayer for the pope most holy virgin and mother, whose soul was.
Saint gregory is the patron saint of educators, musicians and singers. The nature of this work is gentle, flowing, noble, and proud. Prayers and formulas to enhance the spirituality, to enhance the inner power towards enlightment. Gregory strings only violins can choose either 1st or 2nd. Return and rebuild the desolate places, concerto for trumpet and wind symphony, op. Bowed parts for all stringed instruments can be founddownloaded at the bottom of this page. Gregory by alan hovhaness, keith brion, royal scottish academy of music and drama wind orc from amazons classical music store. Guest curated by university of maryland musicologist dr. Of 434 listed opuses, about 208 have not been recorded, including all of his operas, 32 symphonies and numerous large choral works. The symphony was commissioned by the conductor leopold stokowski and the houston symphony, and premiered live on nbc television in october 1955 on the houston symphonys first program with stokowski as conductor. Gregory celestial fantasy gloria patri, an album by alan hovhaness, various artists, keith.
Prayer of saint gregory by alan hovhaness trumpet and. Alan hovhaness by terry yount, chris dolske on amazon music. Prayer bb trumpet reduction by the composer noble, moderato 51 of saint. Gregory, a fiveminute work originally for trumpet and strings, started as an intermezzo in hovhaness opera etchmiadzin, composed in mid1946, premiering in new york. He sold his possessions and built monasteries in rome and sicily with the money he made. Gregory will be distributed at the first rehearsal. Gregory sheet music for organ download free in pdf. Prayer of saint gregory by alan hovhaness 19112000 sheet.
Performed live by fulbright scholars nathaniel mayfield and albinas. Alan hovhaness prayer of saint gregory 3no7o6vq2yld. By far the most recorded of alan hovhanesss works is his prayer of st. Hovhaness, alan prayer of saint gregory for trumpet solos. John the divine, new york city david ball organ danny taubenheim trumpet trevor nuckols horn. Alan hovhaness prayer of saint gregory free download as pdf file. Gregory 1946 for trumpet and strings is one of hovhanesss most enchanting andspiritual workswhich is actually tangible id say, certainly to these ears. Gregory sheet music composed by alen hovhaness 1 of 5 pages. Music notes for orchestra sheet music by alan hovhaness. The original edition for trumpet and orchestra is adapted here for string orchestra with solo options for violin, flute, oboe, alto saxophone, and trumpet. This concert explores our connections to the unseen through religious rituals and nonreligious experiences. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Randall coleman, director alan hovhaness composed the prayer of saint gregory in 1952 for solo trumpet and symphonic band. Prayers to saint gregory patron saint of educators.
By alan hovhaness arranged for two trumpets in bflat by livingston gearhart pianist, composer and arranger livingston gearhart 1916 1996 attended the curtis institute of music, where he studied oboe with marcel tabuteau, piano with nadia reisenberg, and composition with rosario scalero. Gregory educational edition solo bb trumpet sheet music. Hovhaness, the prayer of saint gregory for trumpet and organ. Hovhaness has created a piece that is reflective and pensive. Patrick warfield, the concert took place at the clarice smith performing arts center at the. Prayer for the pope o lord, we are the millions of believers.
Hovhaness was born on march 8, 1911 in somerville, massachusetts, originally having the name of alan vaness chakmakjian. Listing of the musical works of composer alan hovhaness, by opus number, title, date and publisher. Gregory, a fiveminute work for trumpet and strings, began life as an intermezzo in hovhaness opera etchmiadzin, composed in mid1946, and premiered in new york in october of that year. An analysis of the works for solo trumpet by alan hovhaness. Parts to handel, water music and hovhaness, prayer of st. The gw orchestra is the universitys full symphony orchestra, consisting of students from across the university. Cookies allow us to personalize content and ads, to provide social mediarelated features and analyze our traffic. Prayer of saint gregory from alan hovhaness buy now in stretta. Gregory the great acclaim to the suffering christ o lord, you.
Gregory is taken from the opera etchmiadzin and is described as a prayer in darkness. Gregory by alan hovhaness arranged for two trumpets in b. A masterwork of mystical lyricism from contemporary composer hovhaness. Prayer for the pope god our father, shepherd and guide, look with. Prayer of saint gregory hovhaness free download as word doc. Includes biography, interviews, photos, recordings, news and discussion of works. The internets main site about american composer alan hovhaness. Prayer of st gregory download free sheet music and scores. The true tally is well over 500 surviving works since many opus numbers comprise two or more distinct works. Gregory return and rebuild the desolate places music. Alan hovhaness prayer of saint gregory religious behaviour. Trumpet, piano accompaniment sheet music book by alan hovhaness 19112000. Return and rebuild the desolate places, concerto for.
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