Picture of the day (1)

Psalm 118:24 [Latin]

24 This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.

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Haec dies setting composed by Herbert Howells (1892-1983), and first heard on Easter Day in 1918


Performed by Birmingham Conservatoire Chamber Choir

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Haec Dies

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Haec dies composed by Herbert Howells (1892-1983). Edited by Patrick Russill. For SSATB choir, a cappella. Mixed Voices. Church Music Society publications. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Level C (moderately difficult). Vocal score. Duration 4′. Published by Oxford University Press

 

White fallow deer near Argonne National Laboratories

Psalm 42:1-3

1 As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.

2 My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God?

3 My tears have been my meat day and night, while they continually say unto me, Where is thy God?

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Like as the hart (1941), composed by Herbert Howells (1892-1983)

Howells 'Like as the hart', Milton Abbey

Performed by The Milton Abbey Festival Chamber Choir. Directed by David McKee with Luke Bond playing the organ.

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Like as the Hart / St. John’s College Choir, Cambridge / From the Album St. John’s Magnificat – Choral Works by Herbert Howell

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Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks composed by Herbert Howells (1892-1983). For SATB choir & organ. Mixed Voices. Sacred, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 5′. Published by Oxford University Press