Description
Two Hymn Preludes for Organ. These pieces were commissioned by Douglas Bates for his organist friends Ronald Styles (who studied the piano with Frederick Lamond) and Dr. Tom Corfield (Suborganist of Derby Cathedral). Although the two hymns on which the preludes are based belong to different seasons, they are intimately related, the Holy Spirit (I) being the inspiration of the Saints (II). The opening phrase of another familiar hymn for All Saints, by Isaac Watts, has furnished the title, aptly reminding us that wings symbolize the Holy Spirit in Christian art. Furthermore, there are thematic relationships between the melodies of the two hymns and their treatment, although they may be played separately. Alan Gibbs
Duration 7½ minutes
