Herbert Howells(1892-1983): a Catalogue of the Orchestral and Choral Music

Started by Dundonnell, Wednesday 21 March 2012, 01:06

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Dundonnell

I did actually know of Oldham as a chorus-master in Scotland. I think that he was Director of Music/Organist of the Roman Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh at one time.

Christo

And you might have met the name of Sam Akpabot on a Marco Polo cd with African, most South-African, compositions. In his case some Nigerian dances, IIRC. I'm also quite sure you knew Nicola LeFanu - I still have to check whether she really studied with Howells.

Dundonnell

Well...yes, I had heard of Nicola Le Fanu as the daughter of Elizabeth Maconchy :)

Never heard any of her music though.

britishcomposer

Thank you for the information on Arthur Oldham, John!
His carol (or carol-anthem?) 'Remember, O thou Man' is still quite popular with choral societies. Anyway, it's one of my christmas favourites. I wish I knew more works. Has anything been recorded apart from Remember?