One of my favourite vocal duets - simple, neoclassical perfection.
Full Title How blest are they – Stephen Oliver (1950–1992)
Notes Stephen Oliver’s setting of verses from Psalm 128 was originally written for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Nicholas Nickelby, and sung in the film by the boys of St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Duration
Performers required
- Two Sopranos accompanied by Organ or Piano
- Women's choir accompanied by Organ or Piano
Source of printed music
How blest are they that feareth the Lord and walk in his ways.
for they shall eat the labours of their hands.
Thy wife shall be as the fruitful vine around the walls of thine house –
thy children like the olive branches growing round the table.
Lo, thus shall the man be blest that feareth the Lord.
Psalm 128, verses 1-4
