Madrigal

Cuthbert Harris, Mus.D. (Durham, 1899) (b. Holloway, London, England, June 7th, 1870; d. Gorleston-on-Sea, June 17th, 1932) studied at the London Organ School. He was Organist of St. Andrew’s, Streatham, London, 1893; St. Leonard’s Parish Church, Streatham, London, 1903. He was a teacher and author of “First Studies for the Organ”. b. Holloway, London, England, June 7th, 1870; d. Gorleston-on-Sea, June 17th, 1932.

Best known for his compositions for organ most of which continue in today's organ repetoire. Among his organ works are: "At Eventide", "Berceuse in G", "Chanson pastorale", "Concluding Voluntary in D minor", "Concluding Voluntary in G major" and "Festival Postlude in C".

Another madrigal, this time, one that is quite different than the one by Edwin Lemare that I uploaded yesterday.

This one was published by the H. W. Gray Co. in 1922 as Number 201 in its large, and once very popular "St. Cecilia Series."

While it is purely organ music, there are also some "piano touches" that make for a very nice miniature.

Lemare's setting is richer and denser, but this one by Harris is a sheer delight, and a good "day brightner" if you need one. :-)

The score is attached below, as well as a photo of Cuthbert Harris. Also included are modern photos of St. Andrew's, Streatham, and of St. Leonard's, Streatham, two churches were Harris served.