Edward Naylor
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Edward Woodall Naylor was an English
organist
and composer
.
Naylor was born in Scarborough in 1867, his father, John Naylor was organist of York Minster
. He gained a choral scholarship at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
, where he gained a BA in 1887. From 1888 to 1892 he studied at the Royal College of Music
. After spending eight years as organist of London churches St. Michael's Church, Chester Square (1889) and St. Mary's Church, Kilburn (1896), Naylor returned to Cambridge
in 1898, where he became both the assistant master at The Leys School
and organist of Emmanuel College. Naylor lived in Cambridge until his death in 1934.
His most important compositions were for voices; his composition The Angelus, won the Ricordi prize for an English opera. His church music blends elements of 16th to 20th century music. Naylor was considered an authority on Shakespeare and music, and was an early exponent of greater musical authenticity.
His son, Bernard James Naylor (1907-1986) was the first composer (1948) living in Canada to employ post-tonal writing in choral music, and was one of the pioneers of a truly contemporary (post-tonal) English (Anglican) cathedral music in the mid-twentieth century.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
and composer
Composer
A composer is a person who creates music, either by musical notation or oral tradition, for interpretation and performance, or through direct manipulation of sonic material through electronic media...
.
Naylor was born in Scarborough in 1867, his father, John Naylor was organist of York Minster
York Minster
York Minster is a Gothic cathedral in York, England and is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe alongside Cologne Cathedral. The minster is the seat of the Archbishop of York, the second-highest office of the Church of England, and is the cathedral for the Diocese of York; it is run by...
. He gained a choral scholarship at Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.The college was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay on the site of a Dominican friary...
, where he gained a BA in 1887. From 1888 to 1892 he studied at the Royal College of Music
Royal College of Music
The Royal College of Music is a conservatoire founded by Royal Charter in 1882, located in South Kensington, London, England.-Background:The first director was Sir George Grove and he was followed by Sir Hubert Parry...
. After spending eight years as organist of London churches St. Michael's Church, Chester Square (1889) and St. Mary's Church, Kilburn (1896), Naylor returned to Cambridge
Cambridge
The city of Cambridge is a university town and the administrative centre of the county of Cambridgeshire, England. It lies in East Anglia about north of London. Cambridge is at the heart of the high-technology centre known as Silicon Fen – a play on Silicon Valley and the fens surrounding the...
in 1898, where he became both the assistant master at The Leys School
The Leys School
The Leys School is a co-educational Independent school, located in Cambridge, England, and is a day and boarding school for about 550 pupils aged between 11 and 18 years...
and organist of Emmanuel College. Naylor lived in Cambridge until his death in 1934.
His most important compositions were for voices; his composition The Angelus, won the Ricordi prize for an English opera. His church music blends elements of 16th to 20th century music. Naylor was considered an authority on Shakespeare and music, and was an early exponent of greater musical authenticity.
His son, Bernard James Naylor (1907-1986) was the first composer (1948) living in Canada to employ post-tonal writing in choral music, and was one of the pioneers of a truly contemporary (post-tonal) English (Anglican) cathedral music in the mid-twentieth century.
Chorus and Orchestra
- Merlin and the Glen - A scena, performed at the Royal College of Music when he was a student.
- The Angelus - "A romantic operaOperaOpera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
in a Prologue and four Acts", performed at Covent GardenCovent GardenCovent Garden is a district in London on the eastern fringes of the West End, between St. Martin's Lane and Drury Lane. It is associated with the former fruit and vegetable market in the central square, now a popular shopping and tourist site, and the Royal Opera House, which is also known as...
in 1909, revived by the Carl Rosa Opera CompanyCarl Rosa Opera CompanyThe Carl Rosa Opera Company was founded in 1873 by Carl August Nicholas Rosa, a German-born musical impresario, to present opera in English in London and the British provinces. The company survived Rosa's death in 1889, and continued to present opera in English on tour until 1960, when it was...
in 1921. - Requiem, Pax Dei, influenced by Giuseppe VerdiGiuseppe VerdiGiuseppe Fortunino Francesco Verdi was an Italian Romantic composer, mainly of opera. He was one of the most influential composers of the 19th century...
and Charles Villiers StanfordCharles Villiers StanfordSir Charles Villiers Stanford was an Irish composer who was particularly notable for his choral music. He was professor at the Royal College of Music and University of Cambridge.- Life :...
, performed in Cambridge in 1913. - Arthur the King - a cantataCantataA cantata is a vocal composition with an instrumental accompaniment, typically in several movements, often involving a choir....
aired at HarrogateHarrogateHarrogate is a spa town in North Yorkshire, England. The town is a tourist destination and its visitor attractions include its spa waters, RHS Harlow Carr gardens, and Betty's Tea Rooms. From the town one can explore the nearby Yorkshire Dales national park. Harrogate originated in the 17th...
in 1902. - Slaves of Liberty - Opera.
Church music
- A Hymn In Praise Of The Faith
- Eastern Monarchs - motet.
- I Will Cause The Shower - anthem for choir and organ.
- Jubilate Deo in A - for choir and organ.
- Jubilate Deo in A-flat - for male voices (TTBB) and organ.
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis - for double choir, written in 1903.
- Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis - for male voices (TTBB).
- Postlude in E-flat Major - for organ.
- Hear my prayer, O God (Psalm 55) - for choir and organ.
- God Of Our Fathers, Known Of Old - recessional hymn, setting the text of Rudyard Kipling.
- O Jerusalem, Look About Thee - anthem for choir and organ.
- O Lord God to whom vengeance belongeth (Psalm 94) - for choir and organ.
- Te Deum in A - for choir and organ.
- Te Deum in E-flat - for unison voices and organ.
- This Is The Month Tonic
- Vox Dicentis - motet written in 1911.
- We Have Heard With Our Ears - for choir and organ.
- Final Responses - for festival and normal time.
Other publications
- Shakespeare and Music: With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th Centuries by Naylor, Edward W., New York: AMS Press, 1965.
- The Poets and Music 1928.
- An Elizabethan Virginal Book 1905.
External links
- Sample of Vox Dicentis (Opens Windows Media Player)