Hovhanesss prayer of saint gregory, a classic of trumpet literature, is a masterpiece. Gregory vii pope and confessor o invincible defender of holy churchs freedom. Acclaim to the suffering christ o lord, you received affronts without number from your blasphemers, yet each day you free captive souls from the grip of the ancient enemy. Beautiful and ethereal, it is a piece where you need a b above the staff, good tone, and a lot of control to play the long phrases without breaking them up for breath. The original edition for trumpet and orchestra is adapted here for string orchestra with solo options for violin, flute, oboe, alto saxophone, and trumpet. Gregory palamas holy and divine instrument of wisdom, joyful trumpet of theology, together we sing thy praises, o godinspired gregory.
This is the gamma as i beleave i have got rid of the errors in the beta. Prayer bb trumpet reduction by the composer noble, moderato. When i perform the prayer of saint gregory, i try and think of the reality and despair that he st. We confess that we remain captive to doubt and fear, bound by the ways that lead to death. It was featured on celines album these are special times and in the quest for camelot soundtrack. Gregory must have felt being held in a pitdungeon for 15 years. Prayer to the mother of god, queen of all, for the healing of cancer and other illnesses. Gregory, a fiveminute work for trumpet and strings, began life as an intermezzo in hovhaness opera etchmiadzin, composed in mid1946, and premiered in new york in october of that year. Prayer for the pope most holy virgin and mother, whose soul was. Prayer of saint gregory for trumpet and piano or organ sheet music 1962. John the divine, new york city david ball organ danny taubenheim trumpet trevor nuckols horn. And in case there is a couple of different versions i am looking for the one that wynton marsalis played on his classic wyton cd.
Performed live by fulbright scholars nathaniel mayfield and albinas. March 8, 1911 june 21, 2000 was an american composer. Prayer of saint gregory trumpet solo with p jw pepper sheet music. Gregory is a song composed by armenianamerican composer alan hovhaness for trumpet and strings with piano or organ accompaniment. Gregory sheet music for organ download free in pdf. I think of this piece as his prayer to god from within his prison at his most desperate moment.
Music notes for orchestra sheet music by alan hovhaness. Gregory educational edition digital sheet music for orchestra, complete collection. This golden globe winner for best original song has been transformed in to a beginning work that your band and audiences will adore. Buy prayer of saint gregory trumpet solo with p at. Free sheet music for trumpet, french horn, trombone, tuba. A masterwork of mystical lyricism from contemporary composer h. The audition will occur near the end of the second semester of college and must demonstrate the students ability to perform well challenging repertoire representing. Aug 23, 20 saint gregory the great, pope and doctor of the church. Prayer of saint gregory by alan hovhaness 19112000 sheet.
Gregory, a fiveminute work for trumpet and strings, began life as an. Hovhaness has created a piece that is reflective and pensive. The nature of this work is gentle, flowing, noble, and proud. One of the most popular pieces from alan hovhaness, prayer of st.
Orthodox prayer to find a spouse allgood and merciful lord, i know that any enduring happiness in my life dependeth upon my wholehearted love for thee and upon mine actions according to thy holy will in all things. Prayer for the pope god our father, shepherd and guide, look with. Hovhaness described it as being like a prayer in the dark. He was ordained deacon, and sent on a papal mission to constantinople from 580585. Pianist, composer and arranger livingston gearhart 1916 1996 attended the curtis institute of music, where he studied oboe with marcel tabuteau, piano with. Gregory, a fiveminute work originally for trumpet and strings, started as an intermezzo in hovhaness opera etchmiadzin, composed in mid1946, premiering in new york. By alan hovhaness arranged for two trumpets in bflat by livingston gearhart.
He was one of the most prolific 20thcentury composers, with his official catalog comprising 67 numbered symphonies surviving manuscripts indicate over 70 and 434 opus numbers. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Prayer of saint gregory by alan hovhaness trumpet and. Prayers for healing of illness for self and others. The prayer of saint gregory is an interlude written for trumpet and strings. Since thou now standest before the original mind, guide our minds to him, o father, so that we may sing to thee. You did not avert your face from the spittle of perfidy, yet you wash souls in saving waters. Gregory for trumpet and strings was written in 1946 and drawn from the interlude to the opera etchmiadzin. Orthodox prayer to find a spouse the saint gregory palamas. Alan hovhaness prayer of saint gregory free download as pdf file. Gregory several in books by phillip smith, douglas smith, etc.
Baker on bb trumpet with alexei girsh conducting the eastside symphony in the redmond high school performing arts center in redmond. He was one of the most prolific 20thcentury composers, with his official catalog comprising 67 numbered symphonies and 434 opus numbers. We challenge you, your plans, and your ways saying. Right now tight on money or i would just buy it off of a website just was hoping to get it until i am able to afford a real copy of it sheet music. Prayer of saint gregory trumpet, piano accompaniment prayer of saint gregory trumpet, piano accompaniment price. Hovhaness was born on march 8, 1911 in somerville, massachusetts, originally having the name of alan vaness chakmakjian. Pianist, composer and arranger livingston gearhart 1916 1996 attended the curtis institute of music, where he studied oboe with marcel tabuteau, piano with nadia reisenberg, and composition with rosario scalero. Book of prayer is known in armenian as girk aghotits literally, book of prayer or matean voghbergutyan literally book of tragedy or lamentation. Prayer of saint gregory trumpet, piano accompaniment. The original edition for trumpet and orchestra is adapted here for string orchestra with solo options for violin. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hovhaness, alan prayer of saint gregory for trumpet solos w. Gregory strings only violins can choose either 1st or 2nd. Hovhaness, the prayer of saint gregory for trumpet and organ.
Prayer for the pope o lord, we are the millions of believers. Bowed parts for all stringed instruments can be founddownloaded at the bottom of this page. Gregory 1946 for trumpet and strings is one of hovhanesss most enchanting andspiritual workswhich is actually tangible id say, certainly to these ears. Prayer bb trumpet reduction by the composer noble, moderato 51 of saint. The prayer is a wonderful work made popular as a duet by celine dion and andrea bocelli.
Hey there, just looking to see if anyone has this music sheet so i can work on it on my own. Hovhaness, alan prayer of saint gregory optional worgan alan hovhaness 19112000 wrote the popular prayer of saint gregory, whose lyrical trumpet line is intoned over rich string chords, is a prime example of the simple nobility and affirmation of faith found in much of his music. Gregory educational edition solo bb trumpet sheet music. Prayer of saint gregory by alan hovhaness 19112000. Alan hovhaness prayer of saint gregory religious behaviour. Prayer of saint gregory hovhaness free download as word doc. Corporate prayer of confession almighty god, in raising jesus from the grave, you shattered the power of sin and death. Gregory is taken from the opera etchmiadzin and is described as a prayer in darkness. Prayer to st gregory the great prayers4reparations blog.
432 1292 1241 1618 355 728 900 1162 1068 547 1475 1496 435 1611 1502 534 391 1577 586 1066 1240 1257 1264 1326 748 1447 1488 101 1051 463 44 23 345 582 1246 1306 4