Ubi caritas et amor (by Gerald Near)
from Saint Augustine’s Organbook by Gerald Near
Background
The English translation of the text is:
Where charity and love are, God is there.
Love of Christ has gathered us into one.
Let us rejoice in Him and be glad.
Let us fear, and let us love the living God.
And from a sincere heart let us love one.
Where charity and love are, God is there.
At the same time, therefore, are gathered into one:
Lest we be divided in mind, let us beware.
Let evil impulses stop, let controversy cease.
And in the midst of us be Christ our God.
Where charity and love
are, God is there.
At the same time we see that with the saints also,
Thy face in glory, O Christ our God:
The joy that is immense and good, Unto the
World without end. Amen.
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Registration and Organs
In Performance Notes, Gerald Near indicates:[2]
Solo = light 8' reed, resembling the pedal timbre (For instance, if a Schalmei is used in the pedal, then a Krummhorn might be used in the manuals.) Note that some "other stop may be substituted for the manual solo or the passage may be played on one keyboard without the use of a solo register."
Pedal = 4' light reed (possibly a Schalmei)
The score indicates:
Swell: Flutes 8' and 4'
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
No time signature is given and there are varying number of beats in each measure.
Quarter note = c. 54
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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Notes
- ↑ Ubi Caritas Lyrics and Translation http://classicalmusic.about.com/od/20thcenturymusic/qt/Ubi-Caritas-Lyrics-And-Translation.htm
- ↑ Near, Gerald. Performance Notes from Saint Augustine's Organbook: Ten Preludes on Gregorian Chant Melodies for Organ.
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