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Sir David Willcocks (30 Dec 1919 - 17 Sep 2015)

Male Person - United Kingdom UK composer, organist, choral conductor

Relationships (3)

Students

  1. Christopher Butterfield (1961 - 1966)
  2. Michael John Trotta

Children

  1. Jonathan Willcocks

Recordings by (37)

  1. Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, BWV 645 4:36 (1988)
  2. In dulci jubilo (II), chorale prelude for organ, BWV 729 (BC K115) 2:32 (1994)
  3. Sir David Willcocks greets the choir and orchestra 0:44 (1995)
  4. Instructions for the first sections of the night 1:13 (1995)
  5. "Organ A" tune up; "Shepherds abiding in the field" "Glory to God" 4:57 (1995)
  6. Instructions for a "retake" 3:43 (1995)
  7. Sir David's style and humor are evident as he rehearses the choir "All we like sheep" 14:29 (1995)
  8. Continued practice on a very difficult section for the men 8:14 (1995)
  9. "Worthy is the Lamb," take one. 8:17 (1995)
  10. Working on "Worthy is the Lamb." 1:16 (1995)
  11. Preparing for another take. 1:18 (1995)
  12. Compliments to the choir for their concentration 0:48 (1995)
  13. Preparing for a new section, "For unto us..." 2:16 (1995)
  14. Further preparation and rehearsal 9:17 (1995)
  15. Sir David on the phone with John Mosely 0:54 (1995)
  16. Preparing for a new take 5:21 (1995)
  17. "Are you ready, John?" The Hallelujah Chorus 5:15 (1995)
  18. Of the Father's heart (from 'Piae Cantiones') 3:58 (1996)
  19. O Come All Ye Faithful 2:57 (1996)
  20. Ding Dong! Merrily on High 2:01 (2000)
  21. Away in a Manger 2:23 (2002)
  22. In dulci jubilo - choral prelude (feat. BWV729 arr. Johan Sebastian Bach) 2:33 (Dec 2003)
  23. Postludium: "Kom alle kristne" 3:02 (2004)
  24. A Ceremony of Carols II: Wolcum Yole! 1:24 (2004)
  25. A Ceremony of Carols III: There is No Rose 2:24 (2004)
  26. Jubilate Deo for Chorus and Organ in C major 2:31 (2004)
  27. Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV 147: No. 10 "Jesus bleibet meine Freude" 3:30 (28 Nov 2005)
  28. Up! Good Christen Folk and Listen 1:20 (2009)
  29. Masters in This Hall 4:07 (2009)
  30. A Christmas Carol 2:09 (18 Dec 2021)
  31. God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen 3:14 (18 Dec 2021)
  32. A Ceremony of Carols, Op. 28: II. Wolcom Yole! 1:25 (18 Dec 2021)
  33. Herz Und Mund 3:31 (2021)
  34. Once in Royal David's City 3:49 ()
  35. Away in a Manger 2:19 ()
  36. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing 2:32 ()
  37. Cantate BWV 147 "Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben" : Jésus que ma joie demeure 3:30 ()

On Recordings (50)

Conducted

  1. Psalm 104: Praise the Lord, o My Soul 7:59 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  2. Psalm 122: I Was Glad 2:13 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  3. Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd 2:14 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  4. Psalm 148: O Praise the Lord of Heaven 2:58 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  5. Psalm 42: Like as the Hart / Psalm 43: Give Sentence With Me 5:50 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  6. Psalm 24: The Earth Is the Lord 2:49 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  7. Psalm 84: O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings 3:39 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  8. Psalm 61: Hear My Crying, o God 2:22 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  9. Psalm 121: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes 3:42 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  10. Psalm 15: Lord Who Shall Dwell 2:04 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  11. Psalm 137: By the Waters of Babylon 2:59 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  12. Psalm 147: O Praise the Lord 4:23 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  13. Psalm 149: O Sing Unto the Lord 2:05 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  14. Psalm 150: O Praise God in His Holiness 1:46 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (1969)
  15. Psalm 46: God Is Our Hope and Strength 3:05 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969)
  16. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Chorus (1, 2): Ja nicht auf das Fest 0:16 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  17. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Chorus (1): Herr, bin ich's? 0:11 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  18. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Choral: Erkenne mich, mein Hüter 1:06 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  19. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Recit (Tenore 1, Chorus 2): O Schmerz! (Chorus: Was ist die Ursach) 1:51 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  20. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Aria (Tenore 1, Chorus 2): Ich will bei meinem Jesu wachen (Chorus: So schlafen …) 5:18 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  21. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Choral: Herzliebster Jesu, was hast du verbrochen 0:51 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  22. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Chorus (1): Wo willst du, dass wir dir bereiten 0:25 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  23. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Choral: Ich bin's, ich sollte büßen 0:49 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)

Chorus Master

  1. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Chorus (1, 2): Kommt, ihr Töchter, helft mir klagen 7:29 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  2. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Chorus (1, 2): Gegrüßet seist du, Jüdenkönig! 0:32 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  3. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Aria (Altus 1, Chorus2): Sehet, Jesus hat die Hand (Chorus: Wohin?) 3:28 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  4. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Chorus (2): Halt, laß sehen 0:32 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  5. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Choral: Wenn ich einmal sollt scheiden 1:26 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  6. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Chorus (1, 2): Wahrlich, dieser ist Gottes Sohn gewesen 0:25 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  7. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Chorus (1, 2): Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden 1:10 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  8. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Aria (Altus 1, Chorus 2): Ach, nun ist mein Jesus hin! (Chorus: Wo ist denn) 4:21 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  9. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Chorus (1, 2): Weissage uns, Christe 0:22 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  10. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Choral: Wer hat dich so geschlagen 0:56 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  11. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil II: Chorus (1, 2): Was gehet uns das an 0:09 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)
  12. Matthäus-Passion, BWV 244: Teil I: Chorus (1, 2): Ja nicht auf das Fest 0:16 Concentus Musicus Wien, Nikolaus Harnoncourt (1971)

Instruments

  1. Psalm 122: I Was Glad 2:13 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  2. Psalm 150: O Praise God in His Holiness 1:46 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge (1969) organ
  3. Psalm 104: Praise the Lord, o My Soul 7:59 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  4. Psalm 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd 2:14 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  5. Psalm 147: O Praise the Lord 4:23 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  6. Psalm 149: O Sing Unto the Lord 2:05 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  7. Psalm 46: God Is Our Hope and Strength 3:05 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  8. Psalm 42: Like as the Hart / Psalm 43: Give Sentence With Me 5:50 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  9. Psalm 24: The Earth Is the Lord 2:49 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  10. Psalm 84: O How Amiable Are Thy Dwellings 3:39 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  11. Psalm 61: Hear My Crying, o God 2:22 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  12. Psalm 121: I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes 3:42 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  13. Psalm 15: Lord Who Shall Dwell 2:04 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  14. Psalm 137: By the Waters of Babylon 2:59 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ
  15. Psalm 148: O Praise the Lord of Heaven 2:58 Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks (1969) organ

Credited as (373)

  1. Sir David Willcocks
  2. [traditional] arr. Sir David Willcocks
  3. Basque carol arr. David Willcocks
  4. David Willcocks & John Francis Wade
  5. Sir David Willcocks & John Francis Wade
  6. Gustav Holst; Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Sir David Willcocks
  7. Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Sir David Willcocks
  8. Royal College of Music Chamber Choir, Sir David Willcocks
  9. Johann Sebastian Bach; Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
  10. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge & Sir David Willcocks
  11. Royal College of Music Chamber Choir and Brass Ensemble, Sir David Willcocks
  12. Hervey Alan, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  13. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir David Willcocks
  14. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Simon Preston, Sir David Willcocks
  15. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Sir Andrew Davis, Sir David Willcocks
  16. The Bach Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, David Corkhill, John Scott, Sir David Willcocks
  17. The Bach Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Philip Jones, Sir David Willcocks
  18. The Bach Choir, Sir David Willcocks
  19. The Bach Choir, Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, Sir David Willcocks
  20. [traditional] arr. David Willcocks
  21. John Francis Wade arr. David Willcocks
  22. Felix Mendelssohn, descant David Willcocks
  23. [traditional], arr. David Willcocks
  24. John Francis Wade, arr. David Willcocks
  25. Joseph Haydn, Antonio Vivaldi, Georg Friedrich Händel; Sir David Willcocks, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge
  26. Handel; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  27. D. Willcocks
  28. David Willcocks
  29. John Francis Wade / arr. David Willcocks
  30. William Henry Monk / Sir David Willcocks
  31. Sir Hubert Parry, John Scott / Sir David Willcocks
  32. F. Mendelssohn, D. Willcocks
  33. [traditional], D. Willcocks
  34. [traditional], arr. Sir David Willcocks
  35. Felix Mendelssohn, arr. Sir David Willcocks
  36. Vaughan Williams; Sir David Willcocks, Meredith Davies, Sir Adrian Boult
  37. Vaughan Williams; Philip Langridge, Meredith Davies, Sir David Willcocks
  38. Vaughan Williams; London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  39. John Bacchus Dykes & Sir David Willcocks
  40. Handel; James Bowman, Robert Tear, Benjamin Luxon, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
  41. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge; Simon Preston, Sir David Willcocks
  42. Gabriel Fauré; Robert Chilcott, John Carol Case, Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, New Philharmonia Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  43. [anonymous] & Willcocks
  44. Allegri, Palestrina; King’s College Choir, Willcocks
  45. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
  46. The Thames Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  47. Haydn, Vivaldi, Handel; King’s College Choir, Willcocks
  48. Haydn, Vivaldi; Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, London Symphony Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  49. Choir of King’s College, Cambridge, English Chamber Orchestra, Sir David Willcocks
  50. Elizabeth Vaughan, Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Sir David Willcocks
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Works (46)

Arranged

  1. Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day (1966)
  2. Rocking
  3. Ding Dong! Merrily on High
  4. The First Nowell
  5. The Cherry-Tree Carol
  6. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
  7. Of the Father's Heart Begotten
  8. God Save the Queen
  9. As with gladness
  10. Il est né le divin enfant
  11. Coventry Carol
  12. Angels From the Realms of Glory
  13. Once in Royal David's City
  14. Psallite Unigenito
  15. Come, Thou Redeemer of the Earth
  16. O Come, All Ye Faithful
  17. Silent Night
  18. Unto Us is born a Son
  19. Sussex Carol
  20. See amid the winter’s snow
  21. We wish you a Merry Christmas
  22. I Saw Three Ships
  23. Adeste Fideles
  24. Angelus ad virginem
  25. Quelle est cette odeur agréable ?
  26. Gabriel's Message
  27. Deck the Hall
  28. Jingle Bells
  29. Away in a Manger
  30. Infant Holy
  31. God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
  32. Once in Royal David’s City
  33. Dear Lord and Father of Mankind
  34. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
  35. While Shepherds Watched

Composed

  1. O komm, o komm Immanuel
  2. Herbei o ihr Gläubigen
  3. Psalm CXXXI "Lord, I am not high-minded"
  4. Psalm 114: When Israel Came Out of Egypt
  5. Birthday Carol
  6. Psalm 150
  7. Fanfare on "Gopsal"
  8. Postlude on "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"
  9. Prelude on "Irby" ("Once in Royal David’s City")

Lyrics

  1. Birthday Carol

Dedicated Works

  1. Toccata giocosa, op. 36 no. 2

Links (14)

Other Databases

  1. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n82215288
  2. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n82215288
  3. https://catalogue.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb13901167x
  4. https://nla.gov.au/nla.party-864449
  5. https://openlibrary.org/works/OL2627813A
  6. http://snaccooperative.org/ark:/99166/w6988d7h
  7. https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/david_willcocks
  8. https://d-nb.info/gnd/124263585

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/527161

Allmusic

  1. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0002256928
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000569478

Imdb

  1. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2275395/

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/111031521

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1177190