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Howells, Herbert, 1892-1983

Herbert Norman Howells CH, CBE., b. Lydney, Gloucestershire

English composer and organist

  • Herbert Howells (Wikipedia)
Nationality:
British, English

Works

A Near-Minuet (for clarinet and piano), (1946)
Anthem: "Like as the Hart"
Anthem: "O pray for the peace of Jerusalem"
Carol: A Spotless Rose
Master Tallis's Testament
Motet: Take him, Earth, for cherishing (1964)
Paean for organ (1940)
Partita for organ (1972)
Prelude: De Profundis
Preludio 'Sine nomine'
Quartet in A minor for pianoforte, violin, viola and violoncello
Rhapsody no. 1 in D flat major, op. 17, no. 1
Rhapsody no. 3 in C sharp minor, op. 17, no. 3
Rhapsody no. 4 'Bene Psallite in Vociferatione'
Siciliano for a high ceremony
Six Pieces for Organ (1940) - excerpt(s) from
Sonata (for clarinet and piano)
Sonata for Organ (1933)
Three Psalm Preludes for organ (set 1), op. 32 - excerpt(s) from
Three Psalm Preludes for organ (set 2) (1938-39) - excerpt(s) from

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