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Herman Strategier(Arnhem 10-8-1912 - Doorwerth 26-10-1988)
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Contents The composer New edition of the Marian Antiphons Compositions with Latin text Compositions with Dutch text / Nederlandse tekst Compositions for organ
In the period around and succeeding the Second World War a large amount of
liturgical church music was produced by young composers such as Jan
Mul, Albert de Klerk and Herman Strategier. These
three were known as the 'Tres Pueri' (three disciples) because all three followed
composition lessons with Hendrik Andriessen, to whom they dedicated their Missa
Trium Puerorum'.
Herman Strategier (1912-1988) studied in Utrecht at the R.C. Church Music School
(later known as the Dutch Institute for Catholic Church Music) where he was
also taught the organ by Hendrik Andriessen.
Strategier was active in many areas: as a teacher at the conservatories of Rotterdam,
The Hague and Utrecht, the R.C. Church Music School and later the Musicology
Institute of Utrecht University. As a church musician he held posts in Nijmegen,
Arnhem, Zeist and Utrecht (Cathedral of St. Catharine). He enjoyed a great reputation
as conductor of the Dutch Madrigal Choir in Leiden, collaborating with Bruno
Maderna in the Holland Festival. Herman Strategier's oeuvre is extensive: 374
compositions, both vocal and instrumental, sacred and secular, for all sorts
of forces. He was often commissioned to compose for amateur musicians, and the
many works in this category include pieces for (church) choirs, wind bands and
other instrumental ensembles. His idiom is related to French music; among the
composers he admired were Fauré, Ravel, Debussy, Boulanger, Honneger and
Poulenc.
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Herman Strategier wrote two versions of the 'Marian antiphons'. The version
for four-part mixed choir SATB and organ or three wind instruments (flute, clarinet
and bassoon) was composed in 1939. A version for a single solo voice and organ
was written in 1951 as part of the 'Septem Cantica'.
The 'Marian antiphons' have their own place in the church year. They are sung
during Compline on Sundays according to the following scheme:
- Alma Redemptoris: during Advent and Christmas;
- Ave Regina: from Candlemas (2 February) to Maundy Thursday;
- Regina Coeli: from Easter Saturday to the Saturday after Pentecost;
- Salve Regina: from the Saturday after Pentecost to Advent.
Viewed against the background of the particular periods of the church year,
the Marian antiphons are seen to comprise both hymns of praise and prayers of
supplication.
It is quite possible to perform specific antiphons in a liturgical context.
In addition, the four comprise a whole which lends itself as such for (church)
concert performance.
The accompaniment is composed as a trio, and this must be borne in mind when
choosing organ registrations. Accompaniment with flute, clarinet and bassoon
gives the antiphons a special dimension.
In Alma Redemptoris Strategier's style is both polyphonic and homophonic.
It begins with a canon between the soprano and tenor, later incorporating the
alto and bass. The middle section is largely homophonic, while the closing passage
recalls the beginning.
The harmonic structure of Ave Regina gives rise to splendid chord progressions
in a calm 6/4 bar.
Regina Coeli is a celebration of the resurrection of Christ. The exuberant
mood is expressed in the rhythmic and melodic structure, and underlined by the
accompaniment.
Salve Regina employs a clear 'question and answer' form, both elements
forming a whole within the melodic and harmonic structure. Each short instrumental
interlude evokes a new question and answer. The mood of the piece is mainly
contemplative. Harmonic sequences are used to particular effect.
Nico Schrama
Herman Strategier, Marian Antiphons for SATB and organ or SATB and flute, clarinet and bassoon. Published by Annie Bank Music Publishers, Amstelveen, Holland.
Ave admirabile Cor Jesu - SSA or TTB and organ ordernr. STR --10 Ave Maria - SSA a cappella ordernr. STR ---7 Cantate Domino (from: Drie Motetten) - SSATB a cappella ordernr. STR --49 Cantica pro tempore natali I (zgn. O-Antifonen) - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR ---9 Cantica pro tempore natali II - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR --11 Dic nobis Maria (from: Drie Motetten) - SSATB a cappella ordernr. STR --49 Domine non secundum peccata nostra (from: Drie Motetten) - SSATB a cappella ordernr. STR --49 Jam lucis orto sidere - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR --39 Lauda Sion - SATB and organ ordernr. STR --16 Magnificat - SSA of TTB and organ or flute and strings ordernr. STR --18 version with organ ordernr. STR --20 version with flute and strings Maria-antifonen, Vier - unisono and organ ordernr. STR --15-1 Maria-antifonen, Vier - SATB and organ or SATB, flute, clarinet and bassoon ordernr. STR --22-1 Missa Cathedralis - SSAATTBB and organ ordernr. STR --34-1 Missa Custos Domini - SATTBB and organ ordernr. STR ---2-1 Missa Fons Amoris - SSA en Orgel ordernr. 11.900.243 Missa Sine nomine I - SSA or TTB ordernr. STR ---1 - Missa Sine nomine II - SATB, brass and organ or SATB and organ ordernr. 11.900.242 Samples of the different parts: Kyrie- Gloria
- Sanctus
- Benedictus - Agnus Dei Missa Tibi laus - SA or TB and organ ordernr. STR ---6 Missa Vox Sponsae - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR --32 Motetten, Drie (Domine non secundum peccata nostra, Dic nobis Maria en Cantate Domino) - SSATB a cappella ordernr. STR --49 O-antifonen (Cantica pro tempore natali I) - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR ---9 Pater noster - SSA or TTB ordernr. STR --47 Proprium Dominica XXIII post Pentecostes (Wisselende Gezangen voor de 23e zondag na Pinksteren) - SA or TB and organ ordernr. STR ---3 Sancta Maria - SATB and organ ordernr. STR --28 Still still still (Salzburgisches Volkslied) - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR --57 Tantum ergo - SSA a cappella ordernr. STR --45 Tantum ergo (from: Missa Tibi laus) - SA and organ ordernr. STR --30 Te lucis ante terminum - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR --41 Eight Latin Motets for equal voices a cappella van De Klerk, Mul en Strategier
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Alle einden der aarde (tussenzang naar psalm 98) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -101 Alle einden der aarde (tussenzang naar psalm 98) - SSA, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -102 Alleluia de Heer heeft zijn kracht ontplooid (uit: Motetten voor de Paastijd) - SATB en orgel ordernr. STR --53b Daar was e wuf - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --25 De Heer is voor wie Hem aanroept nabij (tussenzang naar ps 145) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -412 Des winters als het regent - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --31 Dit is de dag GL 429 - STB a cappella ordernr. T -341 Dit is de dag GL 429 - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. T -340 Drinkliedt op de pekelharingh - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --13 Geest van de waarheid, De (uit: Motetten voor de Paastijd) - SATB en orgel ordernr. STR --53 Gij zijt in glans verschenen GL 450 - SAT a cappella ordernr. T -153 Gij zijt in glans verschenen GL 450 - SATB a cappella ordernr. T -154 Gij zijt in glans verschenen GL 450 - SA en orgel ordernr. T -152 Gij zijt mijn beschermer (tussenzang naar ps 71) - SAB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -423 Gildebroeders - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --21 GL 98 Alle einden der aarde (tussenzang naar psalm 98) - SSA, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -102 GL 98 Alle einden der aarde (tussenzang naar psalm 98) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -101 GL 145 De Heer is voor wie Hem aanroept nabij (tussenzang) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -412 GL 429 Dit is de dag - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. T -340 GL 429 Dit is de dag - STB a cappella ordernr. T -341 GL 450 Gij zijt in glans verschenen - SAT a cappella ordernr. T -153 GL 450 Gij zijt in glans verschenen - SA en orgel ordernr. T -152 GL 450 Gij zijt in glans verschenen - SATB a cappella ordernr. T -154 GL 453 Heer herinner U de namen - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. STR --59 GL 458 Het was een Maged uitverkoren - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. T --45 God is ons een toevlucht (tussenzang naar ps 46) - SAB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -428 Heer herinner U de namen GL 453 / LvdK 273 - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. STR --59 Het was een Maged uitverkoren GL 458 - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. T --45 Ik ben de verrijzenis (tussenzang uit psalm 115) - unisono, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -305 In eigen kracht verrezen - unisono en orgel ordernr. STR --29 Juicht voor den Heer (uit: Motetten voor de Paastijd) - SATB en orgel ordernr. STR --53 Komt vrienden in het ronde - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --27 LvdK 273 Heer herinner U de namen - SA of TB en orgel ordernr. STR --59 Nederlandse Volksliederen, Vijf - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --17 Ontloken is de roze - SB of SA of TB ordernr. T --46 Ontloken is de roze - SATB a cappella ordernr. T --47 Ontloken is de roze - SAB a cappella ordernr. T --52 Optimistisch lied - SATB a cappella ordernr. 11900038 Ps 25 Tot U Heer stijgt mijn verlangen (tussenzang) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -411 Ps 31 Wees mij Heer tot een onneembare rots (tussenzang) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -408 Ps 46 God is ons een toevlucht (tussenzang) - SAB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -428 Ps 71 Gij zijt mijn beschermer (tussenzang) - SAB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -423 Ps 96 Vrede zij U halluluja (tussenzang) - Voorzang, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -304 Ps 98 Alle einden der aarde - SSA, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -102 Ps 98 Alle einden der aarde (tussenzang) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -101 Ps 115 Ik ben de verrijzenis - unisono, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -305 Ps 122 Vrede zij u halleluja (tussenzang) - unisono, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -306 Ps 145 De Heer is voor wie Hem aanroept nabij (tussenzang) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -412 Tot U Heer stijgt mijn verlangen (tussenzang naar ps 25) - SATB en orgel ordernr. CAN -411 Vastenavond, De - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --19 Verheugd was ik (Graduale) - SATB a cappella ordernr. STR --55 Verkondig het woord (uit: Motetten voor de Paastijd) - SATB en orgel ordernr. STR --53 Vrede zij U halleluja (tussenzang naar psalm 96) - Voorzang, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -304 Vrede zij u halleluja (tussenzang uit psalm 122) - unisono, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -306 Wees mij Heer tot een onneembare rots (tussenzang naar ps 31) - SATB, volk en orgel ordernr. CAN -408 Wij zijn al bijeen - TTBB a cappella ordernr. STR --23 Zingt God de Heer de almachtige koning - SA of TB a cappella ordernr. T -343 Zingt God de Heer de almachtige koning - STB a cappella ordernr. T -344
Naamvariaties over 'Maarten Vente' - Organ (manuals only) ordernr. STR --36