For unaccompanied SSAA.First performed on 4th February 2011 at Theatre du Chate...(+)
For unaccompanied SSAA.First performed on 4th February 2011 at Theatre du Chatelet Paris by Maitrise de Radio France conducted by Sofi Jeannin. Esa-Pekka Salonen - Dona Nobis Pacem by musicroom
The inspiring journey of the three kings to Bethlehem is beautifully told throug...(+)
The inspiring journey of the three kings to Bethlehem is beautifully told through words and music in Peter Maxwell Davies' wonderful setting of George Mackay Brown's text. The piece is arranged for SSAA voices a cappella but aPiano part is provided for rehearsal purposes.
A Choral Suite for Two Part (Soprano and Alto) Children's Chorus setting the tex...(+)
A Choral Suite for Two Part (Soprano and Alto) Children's Chorus setting the text of George Mackay Brown. This enchanting 12-minute cycle is typical of the subtle and delicate way Maxwell-Davies approaches writing forchildren: straightforward tender affectionate yet with just a hint of the complexity found in challenging 'adult' works like the cycle Westerlings. George Mackay Brown's poetry with its haiku-like short stanzas and pointillisteallusive imagery leaves you constantly intrigued : who is the boy 'lost on the hill till sundown' and why is time 'a bird with white wings?' Is this perhaps the poet himself playing a bit of holiday truant?
This work was commissioned by DOM in association with Canty who gave the first ...(+)
This work was commissioned by DOM in association with Canty who gave the first performance in York Minster on 23rd October 2008.This brief motet for four voices and renaissance bray harp was written in the South of France inFebruary 2007. It is a setting of two Hadiths or sayings attributed to the Prophet Mohammed. The words convey something of the great mystery of the Absolute and the Beautiful One who is immanent and yet hidden. The music shouldbe performed with great purity in a resonant acoustic. If a renaissance bray harp is not available the harp part may be played on a contemporary instrument. I was a Hidden Treasure; And I longed to be known; So Icreated the world.God is a Beautiful Being And He loves Beauty.
O Radix Jesse by Polish composer Pawe ukaszewski is arranged here for unaccom...(+)
O Radix Jesse by Polish composer Pawe ukaszewski is arranged here for unaccompanied SSAA Chorus with divisions. Pawe ukaszewski is part of a younger generation of Polishcomposers who specialise in sacred and choral music. After studying composition and receiving two Ph.Ds ? ukaszewski's work has been performed throughout Europe and the rest of the world. Thiscomposition ?O Radix Jesse is a setting of the Magnificant antiphons used in Christian advent and Catholic Mass.? The haunting harmonies created by the unaccompanied chorus inthis composition are sure to remain with audiences for a long time having been intricately crafted by this master of spiritual music. Please note that the lyrics are inLatin. David Lindley in the September 2015 issue of the Organists' Review writes that? ukaszewski's music 'is often compared to that of Górecki Pärt and John Tavener and this piece manifests thefamily resemblance.'
The original version of Bryce Dessner's To The Sea was premiered on 2nd November...(+)
The original version of Bryce Dessner's To The Sea was premiered on 2nd November 2011 during the 'Monstrance' installation in collaboration with Matthew Ritchie at L & M Arts Los Angeles. Theversion for strings was commissioned by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus and first performed on 19th May 2012. This is the Vocal Score arranged for SSAA Chorus. Composer Bryce Dessner is perhapsbest known as the guitarist from the band The National but he is also an acclaimed composer in his own right.
A short work for unaccompanied SSSAA choir with music by John Tavener and words ...(+)
A short work for unaccompanied SSSAA choir with music by John Tavener and words by W.B. Yeats. Includes piano accompaniment for rehearsal purpose only.
O that we were there! is a text taken from the Christian hymn In Dulci Jubilo. I...(+)
O that we were there! is a text taken from the Christian hymn In Dulci Jubilo. It expresses a longing to be present at the Incarnation of Christ but it also conveys a longing to be out of the world oftime and space and in an eternal world.This work was written for Sherborne Girls in gratitude for having educated my daughters Theodora and Sofia. It is dedicated to the memory of Blossom Perronelle Barrow who died ofcancer aged 12.
Song For Athene is a work by British composer John Tavener arranged by Barry Ro...(+)
Song For Athene is a work by British composer John Tavener arranged by Barry Rose for Upper Voices and Organ with optional Cello. The text is taken from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' as well as from theOrthodox Funeral Service. The entire work lasts around 7 minutes. The original version of Song For Athene was commissioned by the BBC and first performed on 22nd January 1994 at St Giles'Church Cripplegate London by the BBC Singers conducted by Simon Joly. This arrangement received a positive review from Geoffrey Webber in the January/February 2016 edition of Choir & Organ.
John Tavener's popular setting of The Lord's Prayer is arranged here for Upper V...(+)
John Tavener's popular setting of The Lord's Prayer is arranged here for Upper Voices and Piano or Organ by Barry Rose. The Lord's Prayer was originallycommissioned by the Guildford Philharmonic for the Tallis Scholars and first performed on 10th March 2000 by them at Holy Trinity Church Guildford. This arrangement received a positive review fromGeoffrey Webber in the January/February 2016 edition of Choir & Organ.
The Lamb is John Tavener's setting of a poem by William Blake arranged here for...(+)
The Lamb is John Tavener's setting of a poem by William Blake arranged here for unaccompanied Upper Voices by Barry Rose. The work lasts around 3 minutes. TheLamb has long been a favourite of choirs and audiences alike and with this unique arrangement it can also be enjoyed by Upper Voices. The work was composed by Tavener in just a single afternoon and wasdedicated to his nephew's third birthday. This arrangement received a positive review from Geoffrey Webber in the January/February 2016 edition of Choir & Organ.
If Ye Love Me by John Tavener was commissioned by Manchester International Fes...(+)
If Ye Love Me by John Tavener was commissioned by Manchester International Festival (MIF Creative) with thanks to the support of the MIF Commissioning Circle. In If Ye LoveMe there are subtle echo-effects between three String Quartets which are complimented by an upper Voice choir.
Androcosme is the tenth movement of the wider work Miroir Des Poèmes a work ...(+)
Androcosme is the tenth movement of the wider work Miroir Des Poèmes a work which sets 22 poems by the French poet and philosopher Jean Biès. This piece is arranged for unaccompanied double SATBChoir and lasts around 3 minutes. Miroir Des Poèmes was commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir to mark their 40th anniversary in 2011 with major funding coming from the Arts Partners inCreative Development. The lyrics of Androcosme include a refrain which depicts the progression of man's life through various emotions comparing them to the natural world in a beautifully poetic metaphor.Tavener himself describes this piece as part of the central section which is 'the metaphysical and mystical centre of the piece'. Please note the words are in French but an Englishtranslation is provided.
Within much of her work Judith Weir has tried to portray the sky stars and plan...(+)
Within much of her work Judith Weir has tried to portray the sky stars and planets in her music and the Moon and Star follows the same path. This work based on poetry by Emily Dickinson uses the text to actas a philisophical motto to the music itself choral voices are used a source of textual richness and produce wide harmonic paragraphs.The orchestra is used to display musical height and distance with a mix of triple woodwind 4 trumpets and high violins. The composition is 15 minutes long. Work for SSAATTBB Choir and Orchestra. Commissioned by the BBC Promenade Concerts and premiered by the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Singers in August 1995.