O Cor Amoris composer
  • Don9of11Don9of11
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    I was wondering if anyone here has any insight on the composer whose name is listed as "Planque"? This arrangement appeared in the St. Basil's hymnal from 1925 thru 1953. I found some information on a F. Munro Planque who was a musician, piano teacher, and had is own mandolin orchestra of about 40 members called the Serenader's Club. He was from Vancouver, B.C. His name is featured in a number of music periodicals for guitar, banjo, and mandolin. However, I can't find anything connecting him to church music. So I am doubtful if I have the right person.
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  • CHGiffenCHGiffen
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    This has to be D. Planque (18??-19??), who published a TTB setting of "O Cor Amoris" in 1926.

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  • Don9of11Don9of11
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    @ CHGiffen
    thank you, I did some digging on the internet this morning and it appears he composed another organ piece Bone pastor, panis vere in F major

    Here is a record for his O Cor Amoris the musical incipit matches the music from the St. Basil's hymnal.

    This is part of a larger collection of 20 organ pieces dating from 1875 - 1924.
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  • Jeffrey Quick
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    Don,

    This may be your guy:
    https://academie-arras.fr/?view=article&id=304&catid=14
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  • Don9of11Don9of11
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    Thanks Jeff. I think you're right.
  • Don9of11Don9of11
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    I have a question about the time signature of this hymn. What is indicated is 2/4 but the notes suggest 3/4. I'm thinking the 2/4 is a mistake?
  • CHGiffenCHGiffen
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    Indeed, the time signature should be 3/4.
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