Humoresque makes use of syncopation and staccato to create a light-hearted mood with a slightly slower middle section for contrast before a return to the initial theme and a rocketing finish.Twentieth century British composerAlec Rowley was also an Organist pianist and dedicated teacher. Many of his compositions are miniatures and works appropriate for amateur musicians though he also gained r…

Alec Rowley (1892-1958) was an English composer organist and teacher. As well as his frequent Piano recitals and broadcasts he gained renown through his large-scale works performed at the Promenade Concerts but most of his compositions are miniatures and small-scale works appropriate for amateur forces. Having studied at the Royal Academy of Music he later taught at Trinity College London for…

In this suite of four Christmas songs written in 1950 Rowley?s Organizing principle is dance rhythm. The first movement sets The Holly and The Ivy in a lilting 6/8 Sicilian rhythm. The second movement combines The Holly and The Ivy with The Cherry Tree Carol in a sharply contrasting minuet. The third movement fughetta setting of The Little Room gives the dancers a breather before the fourth mo…

A setting of the Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis by Alec Rowley for SATB chorus.

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The text of Sir Samuel Ferguson with arrangement of the Irish Melody by Alec Rowley.

This short single-movement work for Organ published in 1931 invokes the healing balm of medicinal herbs through the use of a hymn-like melody over a steady underpinning of accompaniment. Benedictus has been a favourite among church Organists for decades.Twentieth century British composer Alec Rowley was also an Organist pianist and dedicated teacher. Many of his compositions are miniatures a…

Nine Hymn-Tune Voluntaries For Organ includes arrangements of favourite hymns including Nun Danket Old Hundredth St Albinus Quam Dilecta Saffron Waldron St Fulbert Winchester Old and Melcombe. The volume is equally divided into opening and concluding voluntaries.Twentieth century British composer Alec Rowley was also an Organist pianist and dedicated teacher. Many of his compositions are…

Morris Dance is a piece for Piano duet. First published in 1944 it was one of the many popular duets that the composer wrote partly for his own use and performance and partly for public benefit andenjoyment.Alec Rowley (1892-1958) was an English composer organist and teacher. As well as his frequent Piano recitals and broadcasts he gained renown through his large-scale works performed at the …