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*”''Blest Pair of Sirens''” a setting of [[John Milton]], has remained in the repertoire of British choirs since its inception in 1887.

*”''Blest Pair of Sirens''” a setting of [[John Milton]], has remained in the repertoire of British choirs since its inception in 1887.

*”''I was glad''”, a setting of Psalm 122, is traditionally used as a coronation anthem; Parry’s setting has been sung at the coronation of all British sovereigns since [[Edward VII]]. [[http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=_8GJ2CWjQSc]] It is a big sound for a big occasion.

*”''I was glad''”, a setting of Psalm 122, is traditionally used as a coronation anthem; Parry’s setting has been sung at the coronation of all British sovereigns since [[Edward VII]]. [http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=_8GJ2CWjQSc] It is a big sound for a big occasion.

* “''Dear Lord and Father of Mankind''” is a favourite hymn.

* “''Dear Lord and Father of Mankind''” is a favourite hymn.

*Parry’s setting of [[William Blake]]’s “''Jerusalem''” is his best known work, and one of the rare instances of a piece of “classical” music entering the sphere of common culture; and of a hymn assuming both sacred and secular importance. From its place as the closing work at the annual “Last night of the Proms”, to its use as an impromptu national song at major sporting events, it holds a unique place in the life of the nation. [[http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0oCmDXrVk]]

*Parry’s setting of [[William Blake]]’s “''Jerusalem''” is his best known work, and one of the rare instances of a piece of “classical” music entering the sphere of common culture; and of a hymn assuming both sacred and secular importance. From its place as the closing work at the annual “Last night of the Proms”, to its use as an impromptu national song at major sporting events, it holds a unique place in the life of the nation. [http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=UQ0oCmDXrVk]

See also:

See also:

[[Charles Villiers Stanford]]

[[Charles Villiers Stanford]]

[[Category: Composers]]

[[Category:Composers]]

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