Format : Sheet music
Compiled to accompany the 2005 album release this collection of classical tear-jerkers celebrates the most poignant and bittersweet melodies of all time arranged as superb Piano solos.Within this anthology you will findclassical pieces that tug at the heartstrings those special musical moments that have you drifting away in an ocean of memories and sweet melancholia. A superb resource for the Piano soloist that is brimming with works fromacross the ages all of which possess the power to bring a lump to the throat of even the most staunch audience member including themes from The Deerhunter Life Is Beautiful and The English Patient.
SKU: HL.14043618
UPC: 840126948875. 9.25x12.0x0.08 inches. English.
Four Traditional Songs is a setting of four heartbreaking and poignant folk songs by virtuoso contemporary composer Nico Muhly . Composed in 2011, the songs deal with themes of death, murder and unimaginable events that are emotively arranged for Countertenor Voice and Piano. Commissioned by Carnegie Hall in New York City and Wigmore Hall in London, this work was first performed at those renowned venues in 2011 and 2012, respectively. Muhly states that he drew inspiration from old English folksongs, and would spend time imagining stylised yet subtle musical settings with accompaniments. The result of this intensive period of listening is Four Traditional Songs , whichlasts around 15 minutes and carries that incredible sense of sad balladry that counters the occasionally jaunty melodies. This edition is for Countertenor Voice. Please click here to purchase the Baritone version.