A. C. Mackenzie, Alexander Mackenzie

Benedictus

Benedictus is a work of depth and feeling that some listeners claim 'out-Elgars Elgar. 'Composer, conductor and educator Alexander MacKenzie is perhaps best known for his Choral works and his works inspired by Scottish melodies andthemes, as in this well-known work Benedictus. Benedictus is extracted from Benedictus is a work of depth and feeling that some listeners claim 'out-Elgars Elgar. 'Composer, conductor and educator Alexander MacKenzie is perhapsbest known for his Choral works and his works inspired by Scottish melodies and themes, as in this well-known work Benedictus. Benedictus is extracted from Six Pieces for Violin and is dedicated to Lady Hallé. Duringhislifetime 1847 to 1935 MacKenzie's programmatic Scottish-inflected work was extremely popular, and he is regarded as one of those who set the scene for the British musical renaissance of the late 19th century. and isdedicated to Lady Hallé. During his lifetime 1847 to 1935 MacKenzie's programmatic Scottish-inflected work was extremely popular, and he is regarded as one of those who set the scene for the British musical renaissance of thelate 19th century.