In paradisum (by Gerald Near)
from Saint Augustine’s Organbook by Gerald Near
Background
According to Gerald Near, this piece is most suitable for funerals and for the Feast of All Saints and All Souls.[1]
The English translation of the text is:
May the angels lead you into paradise,
may the martyrs receive you
in your coming,
and may they guide you
into the holy city, Jerusalem.
May the chorus of angels receive you
and with Lazarus once poor
may you have eternal rest.
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Registration and Organs
In Performance Notes, Gerald Near indicates:[3]
Pedal: 2' stop, possibly with tremulant
Fingering and Pedaling
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Articulation and Phrasing
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Ornamentation
Ornamentation is written into Gregorian Chant. No additional ornamentation is required.
Tempo and Meter
According to Gerald Near, "A good performance of In paradisum will be unhurried and serene as befits the subject matter of the text."[4]
No time signature is given and there are varying number of beats in each measure.
Quarter note = c. 44
See the notes concerning rhythm that are found in Background and General Perspectives, on the St. Augustine's Organbook page.
Scores and Editions
The Service Playing exam requires the use of Aureole Edition, AE 86, distributed by MorningStar Music.
Recordings
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Free Online
"In Paradisum" (Gerald Near), performed by Jon DeHorn, FSPC Organist.
Pay to Listen
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Other Resources
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Notes
- ↑ Near, Gerald. Performance Notes from Saint Augustine's Organbook: Ten Preludes on Gregorian Chant Melodies for Organ.
- ↑ Choral Wiki http://www1.cpdl.org/wiki/index.php/In_paradisum
- ↑ Near, Gerald. Performance Notes from Saint Augustine's Organbook: Ten Preludes on Gregorian Chant Melodies for Organ.
- ↑ Near, Gerald. Performance Notes from Saint Augustine's Organbook: Ten Preludes on Gregorian Chant Melodies for Organ.
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