Carter, Sydney: Lord of the Dance. SATB and Piano arr. John Rutter Ref: W206 Vocal Score SATB and piano The same arrangement by John Rutter as Ref. W202 but with the vocal part arranged for SATB. This may either be performed with piano or with the same orchestral accompaniment as for the unison version (Ref. HL339). The SATB version has been recorded by the Cambridge Singers and the BBC Concert Orchestra, conducted by John Rutter, on the Collegium Album Feel the Spirit (Collegium COLCD 128).
SKU: ST.CD0087
Sydney Carter's Lord of the Dance CD is a brilliant compilation that matches the finest work of this much-loved songwriter with some of the leading lights in contemporary music. The distinguished musicians and performers appearing on the disc include Sarah-Jane Morris, Why?, Norma Winstone, The Kingdom Choir, Martyn Joseph, Whirling Pope Joan, Matt Redman, Ian Shaw, Isla Blair, Carrie and David Grant and The Swingle Singers. Sydney Carter himself reads two of his own poems. It has been the inspiration of producers Craig McLeish and Jeremy Taylor to intertwine the most popular songs - and a few unfamiliar gems - with some of Carter's searching poetry. With great sensitivity, the essential religious content of his words, whether sung or spoken, has been faithfully preserved, along with a sense of the music's origins in folksong and dance. At the same time, Carter's universal message about matters of doubt and faith is proclaimed in terms of the plenitude of contemporary sound resources, and the rich plurality of musical styles that is the hallmark of our present age.
SKU: ST.W228
ISBN 9790220223600.
Ashley Grote's arrangement of this much-loved song releases the energy of the words and music in a modern style that reflects the compelling appeal of the piece for contemporary audiences and worshippers. Already widely available in hymn collections, as an anthem Lord of the Dance may now be sung by church choirs in this winning new version which embraces the musical freedoms of our time, while drawing on the rich tradition of cathedral music and the enthusiasm of Gloucester Cathedral Youth Choir for whom it was written.
