The Sacred Hour

The Sacred Hour (1929)

Albert Ketèlbey (1875-1959) famous English conductor, composer and pianist. He is frequently quoted as becoming Britain's first millionaire composer. Most famous for "In A Monastery Garden" (1915) and "In a Persian Market"(1920).

Arranged as an organ solo the same year it came out for orchestra and chorus..... no arranger is listed in the music, so it may have been Ketèlbey himself
The sheet music has been beautifully reprinted (and even includes an optional part for a SATB choir) by Michael's Music Service and is available here: http://michaelsmusicservice.com/music/Ketelbey.SacredHour.html

I take a few liberties (as I always do) mostly with registrations.... since so many fine sounds and colors are available on the Paramount 450.

I may one day try this at church with my choir singing the "Ave Maria" composed by Ketèlbey for this selection.