Short bio Adrian Batten
Full biography Adrian Batten
Adrian Batten was a prolific English composer of church music, known for his anthems, services, and verse anthems. He lived from around 1591 to 1637 and worked as an organist and choirmaster in various churches in England, including Holy Cross Church in Waltham Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral in London. Batten wrote a wide range of choral music, including settings of the Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, hymns, and psalms. His work is characterized by his use of rich harmonies and lyrical melodies, and his ability to create music that is both expressive and deeply meaningful. Despite his relatively short life, Batten left a lasting legacy in the world of English church music, and his compositions continue to be performed and appreciated to this day.
Compositions featuring Adrian Batten
| # | Name | Duration | Genre | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Out of the Deep | 4:57 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | 1956 |
| 2 | Glory to God in the highest | 1:55 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 3 | Hear My Prayer, for chorus & organ | 3:46 min | Choral | - |
| 4 | Lamb of God | 1:26 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 5 | Magnificat (Fourth Service) | 4:18 min | Choral | - |
| 6 | Nunc Dimittis (Fourth Service) | 2:36 min | Choral | - |
| 7 | O Clap Your Hands Together, for chorus & organ | 2:39 min | Choral | - |
| 8 | O Lord, Thou Hast Searched Me Out, for chorus & organ | 5:46 min | Choral | - |
| 9 | O praise the Lord | 1:21 min | Vocal Music | - |
| 10 | O Sing Joyfully | 1:48 min | Miscellaneous (Classical) | - |
| 11 | Sing we merrily | 2:06 min | Choral | - |
| 12 | The Fourth Evening Service, for chorus & organ | 6:35 min | Choral | - |
Albums featuring Adrian Batten
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Adrian Batten • Richard Dering / The Choir Of Peterborough Cathedral Director Stanley Vann – Tudor Church Music | 1962 | Argo (2) |
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