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Leo Sowerby

Leo Salkeld Sowerby (1 May 1895 – 7 July 1968) was an American composer and church musician. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Music in 1946 and was often called the “Dean of American church music” in the early to mid-20th century. His many students included Florence Price and Ned Rorem.

Popular Songs

1
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes
Leo Sowerby, Choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Greenville, North Carolina, Jane Kline, Colin Andrews, Janette Fishell
03:33
2
Psalm 122, "I was glad when they said unto me"
Psalm 122, "I was glad when they said unto me"
Leo Sowerby, Grace Cathedral Choir, Christopher Putnam, John Fernstermaker
06:55
3
Nunc dimittis in D Major
Nunc dimittis in D Major
Leo Sowerby, Grace Cathedral Choir, Christopher Putnam, John Fernstermaker
03:51
4
Magnificat in D Major
Magnificat in D Major
Leo Sowerby, Grace Cathedral Choir, Christopher Putnam, John Fernstermaker
04:19
5
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E Minor: Nunc dimittis
Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in E Minor: Nunc dimittis
Leo Sowerby, Choir of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Greenville, North Carolina, Colin Andrews, Janette Fishell
04:35

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