Tag: Classical

Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (Cwm Rhondda)

by Ben Clapton, posted in Arrangements

Looking for a beautiful string quartet arrangement of Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah? You’ve found it!

This is an elegant and versatile setting of the beloved Cwm Rhondda tune by John Hughes, arranged for string quartet (2 violins, viola, and cello). Best known for its soaring “Bread of Heaven” refrain, this rousing Welsh hymn has filled chapels, weddings and great occasions for over a century. It’s a natural fit for church services, weddings, funerals and memorials, hymn festivals, and sacred concerts.

📖 About the Arrangement

  • Scored for string quartet (2 violins, viola, and cello)
  • Has a traditional hymn tune arrangement, before moving into a more up-beat arrangement suitable for solo performance
  • Warm harmonies and expressive inner lines, comfortable for intermediate players (Level 3)

🎻 Why Choose This Hymn Arrangement?

  • Wedding ceremonies and processionals
  • Funerals and memorial services, where this hymn is a long-standing favourite
  • Sunday worship and church services
  • Hymn festivals and sacred recitals
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On This Day – January 17

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, On This Day

Today we look at a lesser known Belgian composer, who composed operas, string quartets, symphonies and choral works. While a lot of his works are not very well known, one work is known very well by all who have learnt violin through the Suzuki method. François-Joseph Gossec, born on this day in 1734.

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On This Day – January 15

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, On This Day

Today we look at an Italian composer, organist, choirmaster and teacher that was highly regarded by younger composers such as Johann Christian Bach. His works have been described similar to that of Haydn’s, but he denied such influence. Associated with the formation of the concert symphony and the use of thematic development, his works have been described as galant. Giovanni Battista Sammartini, died on this day in 1775.

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On This Day… October 1

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, Music, On This Day

The composer we look at today was very specific in his desires, throwing out many compositions which has reduced the amount of works that we can attribute to him. However, those that do survive we can be assured that they are the best quality. Today, we look at French composer, Paul Dukas. Continue reading “On This Day… October 1” →

On this day… 30 September

by Ben Clapton, posted in Archive, Music, On This Day

Well, there’s nothing else that I could possibly write about for today. We’re going back to 1791, notable for being the last year of Mozart’s life. However, his death doesn’t come until December (and we will cover it then), but today it is the premiere of his last opera, The Magic Flute. Continue reading “On this day… 30 September” →