I was glad when they said unto me

1911 version

Vocal score

Forces or Category: SATB double choir & organ/brass & organ/orchestra

Orchestration: Full orchestra: 2 fl, 2 ob, 2 cl, 2 bn, 4 hn, 6 tpt [or 3 tpt], 3 tbn, tba, timp, perc, hp, org, strings Brass & organ: 4 tpt (opt. tpt 3), 3 tbn, tba, timp, org

Oxford Choral Classics Octavos

for SATB double choir and organ or orchestra or brass ensemble
This edition of Parry's renowned anthem presents the 1911 version prepared by ...

I was glad when they said unto me

1911 version

Vocal score

C. Hubert H. Parry
Edited by John Rutter

Oxford Choral Classics Octavos

Description

for SATB double choir and organ or orchestra or brass ensemble
This renowned anthem was written for the coronation of Edward VII in 1902, and has been performed at all subsequent British coronations. This edition presents the 1911 version prepared by the composer for the coronation of George V, with the 'Vivats' as written for that occasion and an alternative editorial text by John Rutter that enables the anthem to be performed in its complete form on any suitable occasion. Rutter's fascinating editorial preface provides interesting contextual notes and informative performance considerations.
Orchestral scores and instrumental parts for full and reduced orchestrations and for a version for brass, organ, and optional timpani are available on rental.

I was glad when they said unto me

1911 version

Vocal score

C. Hubert H. Parry
Edited by John Rutter

Oxford Choral Classics Octavos

Composer Information

C. Hubert H. Parry (1848-1918)

Edited by John Rutter

John Rutter was born in London in 1945 and studied music at Clare College, Cambridge. His compositions embrace choral, orchestral, and instrumental music, and he has edited or co-edited various choral anthologies, including four Carols for Choirs volumes with Sir David Willcocks and the Oxford Choral Classics series. From 1975 to 1979 he was Director of Music at Clare College, and in 1981 he formed his own choir, the Cambridge Singers. He now divides his time between composition and conducting and is sought after as a guest conductor for the world's leading choirs and orchestras.

John Rutter's website

I was glad when they said unto me

1911 version

Vocal score

C. Hubert H. Parry
Edited by John Rutter

Oxford Choral Classics Octavos

Reviews and Awards

"It is good that this anthem has been off-printed from the Oxford Choral Classics: Sacred Choruses volume: it is a popular piece and choir conductors should certainly be aware of this edition. For many, its attraction will be the new three-stave organ accompaniment (OCC Sacred Choruses has a piano accompaniment) that is much easier to use than adapting any piano reduction. But this publication also starts with a useful discussion of the various versions of the piece made for each coronation: written for 1902, revised by Parry for 1911, revised by others for 1937 and 1953. Rutter argues that 1911 is much preferable and bases his edition on that. For those who feel they cannot sing the Vivats except at a coronation, Rutter provides an alternative 'general-purpose' text so that the anthem does not need to be deprived of what he calls 'a truly thrilling moment of musical splendour'." - James L. Montgomery, Sunday by Sunday (RSCM), December 18