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'It's what I wanted to write ': Howells and Magdalen.

The article discusses the life and works of the late Herbert Howells, an English composer, organist and teacher. Information about his musical composition for the choir of Magdalen College Oxford in 1970, is provided. Also emphasized is Howells' works which were intended for various cathedrals and c...

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Published in:Musical Times Vol. 159; no. 1943; pp. 39 - 55
Main Author: PIKE, LIONEL
Format: Article
Published: Musical Times Publications Ltd. Summer2018
Subjects:
Howells, Herbert
Composers
Organists
Musical performance
Musical composition
Church of England
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article discusses the life and works of the late Herbert Howells, an English composer, organist and teacher. Information about his musical composition for the choir of Magdalen College Oxford in 1970, is provided. Also emphasized is Howells' works which were intended for various cathedrals and collegiate foundations in the Anglican Church.