Song 5 : Benedictus
(Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord) - Song in Welsh and Latin by
the Welsh Composer Robat Arwyn
Information:
This Religious Song is moderately slow with feeling. It is sung by SATB
and is divided into 4 sections. Please follow your music when you listen to the
music.
Section 1 - beginning to
bar 20. After a short piano introduction the Altos and Bass sing the main tune
together. This is followed by the Sopranos and Tenors singing a similar tune
with the original words repeated.
Alto and Bass followed by Sop+Ten:
Section 2 - Bar 20 to Bar 36 After the
key change (bar 21) the Bass and Altos sing and then Sops and Tenors. They then
alternate and sometimes they sing together.
Alto and Bass: Sops and Tenors:
Section 3 - Bar 36
to Bar 54 After the key change (bar 37)the Bass and Altos sing and then Sops
and Tenors. The Altos and Bass sing together to bar 54 but not always the same
notes. The Sops and Tenors also sing this section together but not always the
same notes. Because of this I have separated them and recorded each voice by
itself.
Sop: Alto:Ten: Bass:
Section 4 -
Bar 54 to the end. After the key change (bar 55)the Sopranos sing and then
Tenors followed by the other parts. The last section is rather complex and care
is needed with the timing. The song ends very quietly.. I have recorded each
voice by itself.
Sop: Alto:Ten: Bass:
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