Herbert Sumsion (1899-1995) was a highly skilled organist and conductor who began his musical life as a chorister under Brewer at Gloucester. After Brewer’s death he returned as organist to Gloucester and spent nearly 40 years there. Through the Three Choirs Festival he built close and fruitful relationships with composers such as Elgar Vaughan Williams Holst Finzi and Howells. As one wo…

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A set of the Evening Canticles for SATB Choir and Organ.

This edition features fresh engravings with the Organ part printed on three staves. It also includes a paragraph explaining the historical background and context of the work.