In this movement, an unaccompanied verse of singing is followed by an Organ Interlude based on the opening melody.
Performed by Eltham Choral Society, directed by Max Barley, 2024. Organ: Matthew Jorysz
Here fair Eliza, Virgin Queen From business free, enjoy’d the scene. Here oft in pensive mood she stood And kindly plan’d for Britain’s good: So record tells and this beside, Sung ditties to the silver tide Full worth such honours art thou still, Belov’d of thousands, One Tree Hill.
T. N. One Tree Hill, The London Chronicle May 25-27th, 1784
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In this movement, an unaccompanied verse of singing is followed by an Organ Interlude based on the opening melody.
There a fully choral version of this movement with all three verses, which can be found here.
Performed by Avon Chamber Choir with guest singers, directed by Esther Bersweden, 2022. Organ: Isaac Powell
I heard the voice of Jesus say, ‘Come unto me and rest; lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon my breast.’ I came to Jesus as I was, weary, and worn, and sad; I found in him a resting place, and he has made me glad.
Horatius Bonar (1808-1889)
If you would like to perform the whole Requiem or individual movements, please get in touch via the Contact page. I am happy to send perusal scores if interest is expressed.
Oxford Hymn Settings for Organists: Holy Communion
Published by OUP in October 2020, this anthology of organ music contains Esther’s Interlude on St Botolph. Below is a video of its premiere at All Saints’ Church, Clifton, Bristol on 17th October 2020, played by David Bednall.
