Crescendo

SKU: C4.9790-902250474

ISBN 9790902250474.

Our source for the present edition of his Missa ad octo voces inaequales, Op. 65 is that issued in 1920 by the London firm of Bayley & Ferguson. This was not the work's first outing, however. In 1918, Bailey & Ferguson published a setting of this mass in English (Communion Service: Mass in C, for Eight Voices a Cappella, Op. 65, also published by Crescendo Music Publications), with movements ordered according to the Prayer Book. Perhaps to allow the work a larger audience, Henschel slightly modified the music to fit the Latin syllabification and reordered the movements, but essentially the work is as it was two years earlier.

Our edition includes a full list of editorial changes and corrections. Also available is a version which omits the Credo, for churches where it is sung congregationally.

SKU: C4.9790902257176

ISBN 9790902257176. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Eugen d'Albert (1864-1932) enjoyed an illustrious and colourful career as both concert pianist and composer. He wished to include J.S. Bach's music in his concerts and sought the grandeur of some of the large secular organ works. The transcriptions he made for this purpose are arguably better than the numerous Bach transcriptions made by his contemporaries. D'Albert's versions of eight secular masterworks present them remarkably close to their original form, yet perfectly matched to the modern piano. At times, they make very considerable technical demands, but the effort to master them is amply rewarded.

This 116-page volume marks their first appearance since they were first issued over a century ago. Many errors and inaccuracies have been remedied and English translations of his musical terms have been provided.

SKU: C4.9790-902250535

ISBN 9790902250535. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Woodside's setting of American satirical poet and author Dorothy Parker peers into her world and thoughts and perfectly captures both. Her acid wit and raw truth is mirrored in the sometimes brusque, sometimes reflective writing.

SKU: C4.9790-720066561

ISBN 9790720066561.

SKU: C4.9790-902250412

ISBN 9790902250412.

SKU: C4.9790-720066516

ISBN 9790720066516.

SKU: C4.9790-9009652-71

ISBN 9790900965271.

SKU: C4.9790902257091

ISBN 9790902257091. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Daniel Riley's 'Fauxbourdons' evening service continues in the tradition established by the great composers of the Tudor period. Demonstrating a fresh approach to the practice, this accessible work is finding a regular place on music lists.

SKU: C4.M-720-06611-0

ISBN 9790720066110.

SKU: C4.9790-720066752

ISBN 9790720066752.

SKU: C4.9790902261159

ISBN 9790902261159. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Dedicated to Rosemary Turnbull and the Cecilian Singers, this tender and lush setting of lyric poet Sara Teasdale's poem has a charming aura of mysticism and wonder.

SKU: C4.M-720-06613-4

ISBN 9790720066134.

SKU: C4.9790902260350

ISBN 9790902260350. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Jeremy Woodside's prayerful setting of words from The King’s Primer, 1545, was written for John Linker and the choristers of ChristChurch Cathedral, NZ. Charming and accessible, this work has been eagerly added to the cathedral choir's repertoire and is sure to find similar affection elsewhere.

SKU: C4.9790902261197

ISBN 9790902261197. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.

Jeremy Woodside's dynamic setting of the poetry of Blake, Wordsworth, Shakespeare and Lord Tennyson is anything but reserved. These quirky and charming pieces show real finesse and care at word-setting and the fresh approach is revelatory.