This is a new printing of the original 1924 edition (including the art cover)
on sturdy paper. 8 pages. Detailed registrations by the composer are given
for a four manual organ, though it is easily played on a three manual.
Highest quality guaranteed. Size of music is
9.5" x 12.5". $7.00.
Albert W Ketèlbey (1875-1959) was an English composer whose
early music won the praise of Elgar and gained first place over Holst. From
ages 16 to 20, he was a church organist as well as a piano soloist. After
1912, Ketèlbey became a music editor for Chappell and music director
of the Columbia Gramophone Co. He gave many of his works exotic titles
(
In
a Persian Market,
In
the Mystic Land of Egypt,
In a Chinese Temple Garden), and
Sanctuary of the
Heart is based on
an excerpt from his poem,
“In
A Monastery Garden,” from 1915. It
is printed on the first page of music. Also, many listeners will recognize
the prominent statement of the famous melody, “Kol Nidre.” According
to Tom McCanna, cataloguer of Ketèlbey’s works, Gatty Sellars
was the arranger of this organ solo; although he was uncredited, this
detail was found in a ledger in Bosworth’s files. Moderately
easy.