Description
Finzi wrote a number of sacred choral works, despite being an agnostic of Jewish descent, and one of his most popular is the rousing anthem, God is gone up with a triumphant shout. This elated celebration of the Ascension is ripe for brass transcription: Finzi’s fanfare-like organ opening clearly reflects the ‘sounding trumpet melodies’ of Edward Taylor’s text. The septet plays both organ and choir roles—in the gentler and more transparent middle section (‘Methinks I see Heaven’s sparkling courtiers fly’) this distinction is made clear, with the melodic voices of the choir accompanied by trickling cup-muted organ lines. The full might of the brass septet then returns for the emphatic reprise of the opening material.
Matthew Knight
Parts included:
- Score
- Trumpet in E-flat
- Trumpet 1 in B-flat
- Trumpet 2 in B-flat
- Trombone 1
- Trombone 2
- Trombone 3 (Bass)
- Tuba
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