Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry (1848 – 1918) was an English composer, probably best known for his setting of William Blake's poem, "Jerusalem", the coronation anthem "I Was Glad" and the hymn tune "Repton" which sets the words Dear Lord and Father of Mankind.
While a student at Eton, Parry took music lessons from George Elvey. The instruction was so successful that Parry earned a Bachelor’s of Music from Oxford at age 18. After graduation, he worked for three years as a clerk at the insurance company of Lloyds of London.
'AND DID THOSE FEET IN ANCIENT TIME' The classic Jerusalem arranged for choir and orchestra. Subtle church organ intro soon opens out into a large arrangement for voices & strings with an epic climax. Suitable for religious programming and film work. Salvation Remembrance Funeral Service/Religion. Mixed Vocals, European Music, English Music, C.H.H. Parry
Traditional English song, orchestral arrangement. Charles Parry set Blake’s Preface to Milton to music for a rally of the “Fight for the Right” movement in Queen’s Hall. It became more generally known as “Jerusalem” when Parry conducted it in 1918 at a concert. Mixed Vocals, Spiritual Music, Inspirational, C.H.H. Parry
It is sung every year by an audience of thousands at the end of the Last Night of the Proms in the Royal Albert Hall and simultaneously in the Proms in the Park venues throughout the UK. Played here on church organ. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Christian Hymns, C.H.H. Parry
This uplifting piece is best known as the hymn "Jerusalem", with music written by Sir Hubert Parry. The hymn has featured in many films and TV programmes including Four WeddingsCalendar Girls, and Monty Python's Flying Circus. Instrumental, Spiritual Music, Christian Hymns, C.H.H. Parry
