SKU: HL.14015279
ISBN 9780711995796.
This new Opera was first performed in 1998 in Huddersfield by Opera North. Designed for the modern stage, it utilises only a small cast and orchestra - albeit one with a good variety of percussion! The libretto is adapted by the composer from the play 'The Love of Don Pemperlin for Belisa in the Garden' by Feredico Garcia Lorca, translated into English by David Johnston. The plot revolves around the ill-fated marriage of Don Pemperlin, an ageing bachelor and his beautiful neighbour Belisa, which was suggested by Pemperlin's maid. Tricks and misunderstandings abound and because of them, Pemperlin ends by stabbing himself and dying even as Belisa proclaims her love for him.
SKU: HL.35031255
ISBN 9781495074837. UPC: 888680644666. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
The nightingale has long been associated with melodic musical writing and romantic texts. The tenderness of the text is displayed in this choral setting that includes a delicate piano accompaniment and optional flute. Carefully placed dynamics help create the mood and feel of this well-written piece and makes a beautiful selection for women as well as young treble singers.
SKU: HL.234722
ISBN 9781540020819. UPC: 888680688233. 6.75x10.5x1.33 inches.
Here is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to developing ensembles or groups with limited male singers. Purchase the Performance Kit and receive a code to access audio tracks online through My Library. The six works by Thomas Weelkes, featuring optional percussion, are: Come, Let's Begin; Four Arms, Two Necks, One Wreathing; Late in My Rash Accounting; The Nightingale; Since Robin Hood; Strike It Up, Tabor.
SKU: ST.B375
ISBN 9790220220449.
Published in 1589, following the successful issue of Psalmes, Sonets and Songs the previous year, Songs of Sundrie Natures is a more diverse collection than its predecessor. Though the contents include one consort song in its original form, they contain a relative dearth of adaptations of this genre for unaccompanied voices. In contrast, there is arguably a higher percentage of recently composed works and 'sundrie' material, including two carols, the very fine verse anthem Christ rising again, and two chanson-like pieces, Susanna fair and The Nightingale, probably written in 'friendly aemulation' with Ferrabosco.
