The Queen Stands • Astitit Regina
Psalm 45: “The Queen stands at Your right hand, arrayed in gold.” as set by James J. Richardson, referencing early 14th century manuscripts which set the original latin antiphon “Astitit Regina”.
Psalm 145 • The Hand of the Lord (Oculi Omnium)
James Richardson discusses his compositional inspiration for his setting of Psalm 145, “The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs.” (Based upon the Gradual, Oculi Omnium)
Psalm 123 • Our eyes are fixed on the Lord
A brief reflection upon Psalm 123 and the compositional choices made whilst basing it upon the Tract, Ad te levavi oculos meos.
