Encores For Choirs 2

Encores for Choirs 2 which follows in the wake of the hugely successful Encores for Choirs 1 boasts a bumper selection of 30 fabulous pieces ranging in style from the classical and sentimental to the humourous and madcap- something to suit every mood and occasion. Includes exciting arrangements of A Modern Major General and Mission: Impossible.

Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. Felix Mendelssohn’s oratorio Elijah caused a sensation at its world première performance, sung in English, in Birmingham UK in August 1846. The huge forces marshalled for the occasion delighted the audience, who demanded no fewer than eight encores and loudly acclaimed the composer despite an injunction to observe the solemnity of the occasion by refraining from applause. Elijah has been an essential repertoire work for choral societies ever since. Published on the 175th anniversary of that famous premiere, Edition Peters is proud to present a new English-language Urtext edition of the vocal score containing the original libretto by William Bartholomew. Edited and with a preface by the highly respected musicologist Klaus Burmeister, the edition also includes a foreword ‘Mendelssohn and Birmingham’ by Simon Halsey, one of the world’s foremost choral directors (Chorus Director City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Choruses; Artistic Director, Orfeó Català Choirs and Artistic Adviser, Palau de la Música, Barcelona; Choral Director, London Symphony Orchestra and Chorus; Artistic Director, Berliner Philharmoniker ‘Vokalhelden’ Programme). The edition complements and is designed to be used in conjunction with the existing German/English full score (EP11345) and orchestral parts. An associated German language vocal score is also available (EP11347). Edition Peters Vocal Scores are the choice of the world’s leading choirs and chorus masters. They are practical, reliable, high-quality editions containing expert piano reductions. / Date parution : 2022-07-20/ Répertoire / Solistes, Choeur et Orchestre

The Victorian Music Hall era yielded some of the most enduring popular songs ever. Jonathan Rathbone's brilliant arrangements perfectly capture the inimitable style of the period bringing this repertoire into the realm of today's mixed-voice choirs. Ideal for use in programmes and musical evenings with a Victorian theme as popular items within any choral concert or simply as evergreen encores.