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RANDALL SVANE (b. 1955) has been active for the past 30 years as an organist, conductor, and teacher. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a BM in organ performance from Manhattan School of Music and an MA in composition from New York University.
Randall's distinguished and expressive music has captured the hearts and minds of audiences across the USA and Europe. The New York Philharmonic, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina in Florence, the Munich Chamber Choir, the Vratsa Philharmonic in Bulgaria, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, the Leipzig Vocal Ensemble, the Colonial Symphony, the Minneapolis Artists Ensemble, and the Borromeo String Quartet are just a few of those who have performed his works to critical and public acclaim.
Randall was awarded First Prize in the 2014 Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue Composition Competition for his St Thomas Service.
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Sacred choral music
a richly varied selection of pieces, including anthems, motets, services & liturgical works
AT EACH BEAT OF MY HEART anthem for SATB, words by St Therese of Lisieux (1873-97). This anthem was written in memory of John Scott (1956-2015), £1.95
Suitable for marriage, funeral & remembrance or general use
CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD! anthem for SATB and organ, words by Henry Alfred Becker (1841-84), £3.50
Suitable for Easter
O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD anthem for SATB, words from Psalm 63.1-4, £1.95 Suitable for Lent or general use Read sample pages
PRECES, RESPONSES & THE LORD'S PRAYER
for SATB, words from The Book of Common Prayer. The music was composed in memory of John Scott (1956-2015), £2.50
Suitable for Morning or Evening Prayer
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ST THOMAS SERVICE Magnificat & Nunc dimittis for upper voices and organ, words from The Book of Common Prayer, £3.50 Suitable for Evensong Read sample pages
THE FALL OF MAN (THE LORD MADE MAN, THE SCRIPTURES TELL) carol for SATB, words by The Rt Revd Timothy Dudley-Smith (b. 1926), £2.50 Suitable for Advent, Christmas or Easter Vigil Read sample pages
THE LORD IS KING anthem for SATB and organ, words from Psalm 93, £3.50 Suitable for Ascension Read sample pages
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Comments or reviews
O GOD, YOU ARE MY GOD: "This is a beautifully-crafted and effective anthem."
Adrian Partington, Director of Music at Gloucester Cathedral
PRECES, RESPONSES & THE LORD'S PRAYER: "The writing is original and wonderful, and his setting of the Lord's Prayer is especially welcome - a little motet that stands nicely by itself with a triumphant conclusion. Medium difficulty."
Philip Brunelle, The American Organist
ST THOMAS SERVICE: "Mr Svane's prize-winning Magnificat and Nunc DImittis is a worthy and rewarding challenge for an accomplished treble choir. This setting's iridescent harmonies, clever canonic writing, and rhythmic vitality breathe fresh life into these well-known texts."
Stephen Buzard, Director of Music, St James Cathedral, Chicago
THE FALL OF MAN: "It was a delight to perform your lovely setting recently... You are a wonderful composer, and I am sure we will be doing more of your works in the future."
Canon James Buonemani, Organist & Director of Music, St James Church, Los Angeles
"The Fall of Man provides a welcome change from the more familiar Adam texts and is an evocative and superbly crafted carol."
Philip Rushforth, Director of Music, Chester Cathedral
General reviews
"Svane sets the English language with impeccable sensitivity, a singer's dream."
Joseph Portal, The New Mexican
"He has a real ear for the crispy consonants that make English both difficult to set, but delicious to hear when set well."
Willa J. Conrad, The Newark Star Ledger
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ENCORE PUBLICATIONS
Juglans House, Brenchley Road, Matfield, Kent, TN12 7DT, UK
Tel. +44 (0)1892 725548 Email info@encorepublications.com
Website www.encorepublications.com
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Our printed sheet music is available from leading suppliers including
UK: Blackwell's Music Shop (Oxford), Boosey & Hawkes, Forwoods Music Ltd, Foyles Bookshop (London), Presto Music & The Royal School of Church Music
USA: Cliff Hill Music, Inc. & Lois Fyfe Music
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