out of interest, when does a Westminster Abbey choirman wear a bow-tie and when does he not?
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Well, it was great that during the service at least, the music was not talked over (apart from intro to BPoS) so thanks BBC and Mr Edwards. The Rutter....now where had I heard that tune before? The other piece? Well of its time...inoffensive...maybe a bit Whitaker-ish.Comment
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Totally agree - in contrast to the ITV coverage of the serviceOriginally posted by ardcarp View Post
I didn't mind at all Huwuwuwuwuw talking over that wretched BPoS
But I thought that outside the Abbey, before and after, the ITV/ITN coverage mopped the floor with the sanctimonious Beeb
Last edited by Nick Armstrong; 29-04-11, 17:41."...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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I was surprised and disappointed that Rutter elected to drop in to "Gaelic Blessing" mode: the occasion could have borne something with more sinew.Originally posted by Finzi4ever View Post
Having done my internet research on Mealor, and having seen him described as Wales's best since Mathias, I was again rather disappointed with a patchy piece that seemed to lack, for instance, the dignity of Part or the glow of Lauridsen.
On the other hand, the main aim of the music is to satisfy the wedding couple, so I count such views as unimportant. Furthermore, I thought the two major Parry items did their job well by filling the Abbey with a sound that reflected the traditional (even imperial) side of the ceremony - and the singers and players performed them in a way that added lustre to the occasion.Comment
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"I was Glad" going in and "Crown Imperial" coming out: about as good as it gets, pretty much ideal in my book. Goose-bump stuff.
"...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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I am now buiglering orff. A wonderful day I thoughtOriginally posted by Caliban View Post"I was Glad" going in and "Crown Imperial" coming out: about as good as it gets, pretty much ideal in my book. Goose-bump stuff.
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Ok, now I am confused, where did the Patrick Hadley 'My Beloved Spake' happen, or did it? Was it fact ever anywhere..... whaaaa!Comment
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Originally posted by muticus View Post
Here's the complete list: http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/cont...ts/RWOP_V2.pdf
I can't see the Hadley anywhere, although I haven't been through it in detail..."...the isle is full of noises,
Sounds and sweet airs, that give delight and hurt not.
Sometimes a thousand twangling instruments
Will hum about mine ears, and sometime voices..."
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sorry, I mentioned My Beloved Spake at the beginning of the thread, not because it was included today, but because I happen to like it !!!!
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The men wearing the bow- ties were the gentlemen of the Chapel Royal.Originally posted by mercia View Post
I thought the Abbey Choir did themselves and all of us proud today.
The Rutter was straightforward and tuneful. The beautiful selection of psalm texts were absolutely appropriate and the piece could easily be used at any wedding. Exactly what a new commission for a wedding like this should be.
I agree with others that the other piece was a bit mournful for this occasion.
Not surprised that the Patrick Hadley piece was never going to be used although it is a favourite of mine.
Glad they used the traditional words of series 1. Who in their right mind would want the other and awful new versions.
Enjoyed listening to the clergy especially Williams the voice and the Bishop of London who in my opinion should have been chosen as Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Anglican church at its best. Well done John Hall @Co.
Great day - thoroughly enjoyed the broadcasts. I dipped into both sides at times.Comment
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Not so sure about "too mournful"... a gentle reminder that we are permanently (?) at war these days in spite of all the balloons and kazoos?Comment
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