Veni Immanuel
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Veni Immanuel
- Instrumentation Brass Band
- Editor Philip Sparke
- Series Debut Series (Anglo)
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- Edition Score and Parts
- Publisher Anglo Music
- Order no. DH-AMP065-030
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Description:
The Advent hymn we all know today as O Come, O Come, Immanuel was arranged in its modern form by Thomas Helmore and published in Hymnal Noted in 1856. Both the words and melody, however, predate this version by centuries. The words are based on a 9th century antiphon and the tune, Veni Immanuel, is taken from a 15th century processional of French Franciscan nuns, part of the setting for the funeral hymn Libera Me. This arrangement aims to expand on the power and mystery of the original tune and will be most effective if the solo cornet at the start and end of the piece can be placed away from the band, maybe at the back of the auditorium.