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On the Treatment of Ancient Ecclesiastical Melodies in Modern Instrumental Composition

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2020

Charles William Pearce*
Affiliation:
University of Trinity College, Toronto
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Extract

Mr. Chairman, Ladies, and Gentlemen,

A few remarks of an explanatory nature are necessary by way of introduction to the subject of the present paper. The term “Ancient Ecclesiastical Melody” must be defined; and certain limits should be assigned to the somewhat broad idea conveyed to the mind by the use of the words “Modern Instrumental Composition.”

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © Royal Musical Association, 1886

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See “Urbs Beata Hierusalem,” a Postlude for the organ, by Charles W. Pearce, pp. 6, 7. London Music Publishing Company, 54, Great Marlborough Street, W.Google Scholar

Te Lucis ante Terminum, a Prelude and Fugue for the organ, by Charles W. Pearce. London Music Publishing Co., 54, Great Marlborough Street, W.Google Scholar

See “Corde Natus ex Parentis,” a Symphonic Poem for the Organ, by Charles W. Pearce, pp. 10, 11. London Music Publishing Co., 54, Great Marlborough Street, W.Google Scholar

See “The Royal Banners,” a Dramatic Fantasia for the Organ, by Charles W. Pearce, pp. 36.Google Scholar

See Sonata in E minor and major, for organ, pp. 9 to 14, by Charles W. Pearce. London Music Publishing Company.Google Scholar