Alan Gray

About the artist

Alan Gray (23 December 1855 – 27 September 1935) was a British organist and composer. Born in York, he attended Trinity College, Cambridge, and later served there as organist. His compositions include an Evening Service in F minor (Magnificat and Nunc dimittis) for use in the Church of England’s liturgy of Evening Prayer according to the Book of Common Prayer. He is also known for his descants to various hymn tunes, several of which are still in use today. For instance Common Praise (2000) includes four.

Top songs

1. Swing Doors
2. Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Minor: I. Magnificat
3. Magnificat & Nunc dimittis in F Minor: II. Nunc dimittis
4. Psalm 18 "I Will Love Thee, O Lord, My Strength"
5. Psalm 96 "Cantate Domino"
6. What Are These That Glow From Afar
7. Psalm 18
8. Magnificat in F minor
9. What Are These That Glow from Afar (Remastered)
10. Magnificat

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