Herbert Norman Howells CH, CBE (1892–1983) was an English composer, organis… Read Full Bio ↴Herbert Norman Howells CH, CBE (1892–1983) was an English composer, organist, and teacher, most famous for his large output of Anglican church music.
Howells was born pn the 17th October 1892 in Lydney, Gloucestershire, and was the youngest of six children. His father was an amateur organist, and Herbert showed early musical promise. He studied first with Herbert Brewer at Gloucester Cathedral, as an articled pupil alongside Ivor Novello and Ivor Gurney, the celebrated English songwriter and poet, with whom he became great friends. A September 1910 concert in Gloucester Cathedral included the premiere of a mysterious new work by the yet little-known Ralph Vaughan Williams. Howells not only made the composer's personal acquaintance that evening, but (as he often recounted) the piece, the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, profoundly moved him. Later he studied at the Royal College of Music under C.V. Stanford, Hubert Parry, and Charles Wood.
In 1915 he was diagnosed with Graves' disease and given six months to live. Since doctors believed that it was worth taking a chance on a previously untested treatment, he became the first person in the country to receive radium treatment. He was briefly assistant organist at Salisbury Cathedral in 1917, though his severe illness cut this appointment short. Friends then arranged for a grant from the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust, under which Howells would assist Richard Runciman Terry in editing the voluminous Latin Tudor repertoire that he and his choir were reviving at Westminster Cathedral. Although they were envisioning an undemanding sinecure, Howells took great interest in this work, absorbing the English Renaissance style which he loved and would evoke in his own compositions, and continued it until joining the faculty of the Royal College of Music in 1920. During World War II, he served as acting organist of St John's College, Cambridge.
He died on the 23rd February 1983.
Howells was born pn the 17th October 1892 in Lydney, Gloucestershire, and was the youngest of six children. His father was an amateur organist, and Herbert showed early musical promise. He studied first with Herbert Brewer at Gloucester Cathedral, as an articled pupil alongside Ivor Novello and Ivor Gurney, the celebrated English songwriter and poet, with whom he became great friends. A September 1910 concert in Gloucester Cathedral included the premiere of a mysterious new work by the yet little-known Ralph Vaughan Williams. Howells not only made the composer's personal acquaintance that evening, but (as he often recounted) the piece, the Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis, profoundly moved him. Later he studied at the Royal College of Music under C.V. Stanford, Hubert Parry, and Charles Wood.
In 1915 he was diagnosed with Graves' disease and given six months to live. Since doctors believed that it was worth taking a chance on a previously untested treatment, he became the first person in the country to receive radium treatment. He was briefly assistant organist at Salisbury Cathedral in 1917, though his severe illness cut this appointment short. Friends then arranged for a grant from the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust, under which Howells would assist Richard Runciman Terry in editing the voluminous Latin Tudor repertoire that he and his choir were reviving at Westminster Cathedral. Although they were envisioning an undemanding sinecure, Howells took great interest in this work, absorbing the English Renaissance style which he loved and would evoke in his own compositions, and continued it until joining the faculty of the Royal College of Music in 1920. During World War II, he served as acting organist of St John's College, Cambridge.
He died on the 23rd February 1983.
Magnificat
Herbert Howells Lyrics
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Albert Coppo Magnificat (Albert Coppo) Estrebillo Mi alma glorifica al s…
Albert Coppo & Marta Vargas Mi alma glorifica al Señor Y mi espíritu se alegra En…
Anne-Caroline Prénat Ref : Magnificat, éclate en cris de joie ! Vers le…
Arvo Pärt Magnificat anima mea Dominum. My soul doth magnify the Lord,…
Athestis Chorus & Consort "Magnificat, anima mea, Dominum et exultavit spiritus meus i…
Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of Saint-Maurice & Saint-Maur My soul doth magnify the Lord And my spirit hath rejoiced…
Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of St. Maurice & St. Maur Clervaux ""My soul doth magnify the Lord: And my spirit hath rejoiced…
Benedictine Monks of the Abbey of St. Maurice & St. Maur Clevaux My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced…
Benediction Follow the bleeder, undamned you decry Consummate spirits ne…
Bukas Palad My soul gives glory to our God my spirit sings…
Cathedral Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord And my spirit hath rejoiced…
Choir of Clare College Cambridge / Graham Ross / The Dmitri Ensemble "Magnificat, anima mea, Dominum et exultavit spiritus meus i…
Choir of Merton College Oxford My soul doth magnify the Lord: and my spirit hath rejoiced…
Choir Of St. John's College ""My soul doth magnify the Lord: And my spirit hath rejoiced…
Clerboyz Wielbi dusza moja Pana i raduje się duch w Bogu…
Comunidade Shalom A minha alma / engrandece o Senhor Se alegrou o meu…
Daniel Taylor & The Trinity Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord And my spirit hath rejoiced…
David Haas All that I am sings of the God who brings…
Debora Vezzani L'anima mia magnifica il Signore E il mio spirito esulta in…
E. Power Biggs & Gregg Smith Singers MAGNIFICAT (Lc 1,46-55) ( Marcia Valéria ) G7/4 …
Fernando Leiva MAGNÍFICAT (CANTO FINAL) (Cejillo 4º espacio) Compositor: Fe…
Fount & Origin / James Tomlinson Magnificat anima mea Dominum Et exultavit spiritus meus in D…
Fr. Stan Fortuna Bojoku meteng telung wulan, Bendino ngiler jarene nyidam. Sa…
Giorgia Fumanti Magníficat ánima mea Magníficat dóminum Et exultávit spíritu…
Guilherme Andrade & Guilherme Iamarino Meu coração Exalta o Senhor Com alegria estou em Deus Meu sa…
Hangad [feat. Ryza Martinez] Magnificat Refrain: My soul proclaims the greatness of the L…
Harpa Dei Magníficat ánima mea Dóminum. Et exultávit spíritus meus: I…
Harrison Lemke You set the radio to scan But even the classical music…
Hermana Glenda Proclama mi alma La grandeza del Señor Se alegra mi espíritu…
Jean-claude Gianadda Magnificat, Le Seigneur vient vers moi! Magnificat, Le Seign…
Juliano Ravanello A minha alma Engrandece o Senhor. Porque olhou para minha hu…
Kairy Marquez Mi alma alaba al Señor Y mi espíritu se alegra en…
Kim Giles Nandfred & Danish Chamber Choir (w/ Orchestra) Miserere mei, Deus Secundum magnam Misericordiam tuam Et sec…
La voz del desierto Proclama mi alma la grandeza de Dios Se alegra mi espíritu…
M - D - M Wielbi dusza moja Pana raduje się duch mój w Bogu…
Magdalena Kania Wielbi dusza moja Pana I raduje się duch mój W Bogu Zbawicie…
Makám & Lovász Irén 1.) ...Magnificat anima mea dominum: et exultavit spirit…
Marco Frisina Magnificat anima mea, Magnificat Dominum. Et exsultavit spir…
Margaret Rizza Magnificat, magnificat, anima mea Dominum Magnificat, magnif…
Mariagrazia Petrillo L'anima mia magnifica il Signore ed il mio spirito…
Marta Vargas Mi alma glorifica al Señor Y mi espíritu se alegra En…
Matthew Curtis My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in…
Mina Magnificat anima mea, Magnificat Dominum. Et exsultavit spir…
niemaGOtu W Bogu raduje się mój duch bo wejrzał Bóg Na uniżenie…
Padre Denis-Ricard Ele fez em mim maravilhas Santo, Santo é o seu nome…
Pansol Choir Magnificat (Ang Puso Ko'y Nagpupuri) Koro Ang puso ko'y nagp…
Paul Schwartz Magnificat anima mea Dominum Et exultavit spiritus meus in …
Paulines Choir My soul magnifies the Lord, My spirit rejoices in God, my…
Schola Regina Magnificat anima mea Dominum Et exultavit spiritus meus in D…
Sela Met heel mijn ziel prijs ik de Heer, met al mijn…
Sr. Bubbles Bandojo RC My spirit soars on the wings of my Lord. who looks…
St. John of SF Monastery My soul doth magnify the Lord and my spirit hath rejoiced…
St. John's College Choir Cambridge & Christopher Robinson ""My soul doth magnify the Lord: And my spirit hath rejoiced…
Steve Angrisano My soul magnifies the Lord; My spirit rejoices in God my…
Sydney Philharmonia Motet Choir & Orchestra Miserere mei, Deus Secundum magnam Misericordiam tuam Et sec…
Sydney Philharmonia Orchestra & Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord And my spirit hath rejoiced…
Taizé Magnificat, Magnificat, Magnificat anima mea Dominum. Magnif…
The Benedictine Abbey of Saint Benôit-Du-Lac Dom André Saint-Cyr Hoje completaram-se os dias de Pentecostes. Aleluia. Hoje o …
The Choir of St. John's College Cambridge & Andrew Nethsingha ""My soul doth magnify the Lord: And my spirit hath rejoiced…
The Trinity Choir My soul doth magnify the Lord And my spirit hath rejoiced…
The Zoe Group My soul magnifies the Lord, My spirit rejoices in God my…
Todd Agnew My soul magnifies the Lord My spirit rejoices in my Savior …
Verónica Sanfilippo Mi alma canta la grandeza de Dios Mi ser se alegra…
Veronika Winter Magnificat anima mea Dominum, et exsultavit spiritus meus in …
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Sing Lullaby Sing lullaby While snow doth gently fall Sing lullaby to Jes…
Take him earth for cherishing Take him, earth, for cherishing, To thy tender breast receiv…
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High Voltage Switcher
I loved signing this as a treble in the RSCM Northern cathedral singers 1981, under Mr John Cooke. One of the most haunting English choral works ever. The harmony between the decani and cantoris trebles especially beautiful.
Regular Rod
I loved singing this at St. Georges Doncaster, under the direction of Joseph Sentance. Goosebumps at our alto entry...
Grabyrdy
Lots of lovely Cleoburish details.
Hugh Mackay
Memories of S. Barnabas, Oxford.....
Luke Townshend
Do you think you could amend the missing page at 1:54?
Yoyo Traill
What knucklehead didn't like this recording???
Zewen Sama
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