Augusta Read Thomas, ComposerWorks

Psalm 91: Verse 11 for chorus (1996)

For boys and mens chorus, or for SATB chorus
Text: Psalm 91: Verse 11
Commissioned by Mr. Martin Mellish for his parent's fortieth wedding anniversary
First performance: Wells Cathedral Men's and Boy's Chorus, Wells Cathedral, UK, Malcolm Archer, conducting September 29, 1996
Duration: 90 minutes


Program Note by the Composer

Composed for the occasion of the fortieth wedding anniversary of Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Paul Mellish. Commissioned by Mr. Martin Mellish for his parent's fortieth wedding anniversary. Dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Paul Mellish.

The world premiere took place on September 29, 1996, in Wells Cathedral, performed by the Wells Cathedral Men's and Boy's Chorus, Malcolm Archer, conductor

Psalm 91: verse 11: Text to be printed in the program note or in the church-service booklet:

For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to guard thee in all thy ways.

Duration: circa 90 seconds (depending on the fermata durations)

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