Petit Choer Triomphal. Charles Vincent

Dr. Charles Vincent, (1852-1934) another largely forgotten figure of church and organ music in the 19th/ early 20th century. He published several different series of pieces suitable for voluntaries and this is from 'Ecclesioe Organum' a collection of music by various composers , edited by him . There was a time when this type of composition was scorned by many [and indeed may still be by some] but it cannot be denied it has much to commend it.
Charles Vincent was born in Houghton-le-Spring, Co. Durham. He was a chorister in Durham Cathedral, and studied organ under Philip Armes. From 1869-76 he served as organist at Monkwearmouth Parish Church. He then travelled to Leipzig, Germany, for two years, returning as organist at Tavistock Parish Church. From 1883-91, he played the organ at Christ Church, Hampstead. Afterwards, he examined for Trinity College, London. He founded The Organist and Choirmaster, 1893, and a music publishing business (the Vincent Music Company) in connection with this, becoming very successful. He also founded the firm of Rogers, pianoforte makers. After retiring in the late 1920’s, he lived at Hendon. He was awarded Mus. Doc. Oxford. He died in Monte Carlo, where he was buried.
Played on Hauptwerk sample set of Friesach, Austria
Thumbnail is of the console

[@baroqueman1]

I'm unsure, but either Charles Vincent or his brother also founded the long-defunct Vincent Organ Company in Sunderland. Their instruments are still found in many churches and chapels in the North East of England, where I reside.
I remember that one of the first organ pieces I ever played ( many, many years ago !) was a very cheesey little prelude by Dr Vincent titled 'Andante'; this was also used as the theme music for the Light Programme's 'Chapel in the Valley' on Sunday mornings. ( Good grief, I'm showing my age !)

[@JonathanSilverton-ol7kn]

"There was a time when this type of composition was scorned by many [and indeed may still be by some] but it cannot be denied it has much to commend it." Not by me, Bramwell, not by me.

[@bramwellbourne]

@@JonathanSilverton-ol7kn thank you!