Herbert Howells is known chiefly for his church music, arguably the finest by any English composer of the twentieth century. Sir Patrick Spens, Howells' first attempt at writing a large-scale choral work, has received only one known performance.
4 III the Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm23): Quasi Lento: Non Troppo Rubato
5 IV Sanctus-I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes: Allegro Volante
6 V I Heard a Voice from Heaven: Lento, Assai Tranquillo
7 VI Holy Is the True Light: Con Moto, Ma Assai Sostenuto
Herbert Howells is known chiefly for his church music, arguably the finest by any English composer of the twentieth century. Sir Patrick Spens, Howells' first attempt at writing a large-scale choral work, has received only one known performance.