The Pilgrim

SKU: BT.DHP-1196182-010

English-German-French-Dutch.

The work Pilgrims of Wolfryt tells the story of the legend Walfridus (also known as Wolfryt), a resident of the town of Bedum in the Netherlands who was born in the 11th century. Wilfridus had an eventful life: he introduced Christianity to Bedum and helped the town build its first legal system, but ultimately his story ended in demise murdered alongside his son at the hands of the Vikings. Pilgrims of Wolfryt is a symphonic poem-like masterpiece, full of evocative melodies in a mix of tonalities to make the most of the impressive rhythmic material.

Het werk Pilgrims of Wolfryt vertelt het verhaal van de legendarische Walfridus (ook wel Wolfryt genoemd), een inwoner van het dorp Bedum in Groningen die leefde rond het jaar 1000 na Christus. Walfridus leidde een bewogen leven: hij bracht het christendom naar Bedum, zorgde voor de invoering van een rechtssysteem en was verantwoordelijk voor grote infrastructurele verbeteringen totdat hij en zijn zoon op tragische wijze werden gedood door de Noormannen. Een kleurrijk symfonisch meesterwerk waarin melodieën in verschillende majeur- en mineurtoonsoorten worden gecombineerd met afwisselend en meeslepend ritmische materiaal.

Das Stück Pilgrims of Wolfryt erzählt die Geschichte der legendären Gestalt Walfridus (auch unter dem Namen Wolfryt bekannt), der um das Jahr 1000 n. Chr. in der Stadt Bedum in den Niederlanden lebte. Walfridus hatte ein ereignisreiches und turbulentes Leben: Er brachte das Christentum nach Bedum, erfand das Rechtssystem und war für große infrastrukturelle Veränderungen verantwortlich, bis sein Sohn und er auf tragische Weise von den Normannen getötet wurden. Ein abwechslungsreiches Meisterwerk in Form einer sinfonischen Dichtung, in dem sich Melodien in verschiedenen Dur- und Moll-Tonleitern mit einer Fülle von beeindruckendem rhythmischem Material abwechseln.

La composition Pilgrims of Wolfryt évoque la légende de Walfridus (également appelé Wolfryt), un habitant de la ville de Bedum, dans la province néerlandaise de Groningen, aux environs de l’an 1000. La vie de Walfridus fut aussi riche que mouvementée : il popularisa le christianisme Bedum, inventa un système de lois et entreprit de grands travaux d’infrastructure jusqu’ sa mort, et celle de son fils, aux mains des Vikings. Ce chef-d’œuvre en forme de poème symphonique est haut en couleurs, regorge de mélodies en tonalités majeures et mineures, et offre un bel éventail de matériel rythmique.

SKU: HL.14021105

ISBN 9780711997950. UPC: 884088433307. 8.25x11.75x0.088 inches.

The composer writes: Pilgrim was inspired, it will be no surprise to learn, by reading Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress - Vaughan Williams's great opera on the subject had fascinated me from its first performance, yet it was a long time before I caught up with this essential item in any well-stocked library of English classics. It made a great impression, not least because of its theme of a journey of self-discovery, and a rediscovery or renewal of faith. These are ideas which have a strong interest for me, not in religious terms but in their application to every aspect of human life (including great journeys), and this piece reflects my response in musical terms to this concern. The tempo of the whole piece, which lasts about 18 minutes, is basically slow. There are two quick episodes, but these act somewhat like the trio sections of a classical scherzo, save that the tempo relationships are inverted (the classical trios would have been slower, not quicker) and the canvas is much larger, being that of a single, substantial, slow movement. The form of the whole is perhaps fantasia-like rather than having any relationship to classical forms such as sonata or rondo - some motifs and themes are varied as the work develops, and the opening chords are of primary importance throughout the work. There has been no attempt to convey any pictorial elements deriving from Bunyan's great book. There is, however, one feature which, upon completion of the score, struck me with some force, which is that almost all the thematic material is essentially striving upwards - there is a constant upward movement (sometimes over a lengthy period) throughout the work. Pilgrim was commissioned by the Luton Music Club for the Raphael Ensemble with funds provided by the Eastern Arts Board and Bedfordshire County Council, and is dedicated to the Luton Music Club. The first performance was given in Luton on February 10th 1997 and followed, as part of a joint scheme, by performances in the same week at the Music Clubs of Bedford and Leighton Buzzard.

SKU: HL.4006447

ISBN 9781540097507. UPC: 888680992361.

The work Pilgrims of Wolfryt tells the story of the legend Walfridus (also known as Wolfryt), a resident of the town of Bedum in theNetherlands who was born in the 11th century. Wilfridus had an eventful life: he introduced Christianity to Bedum and helped the town build its first legal system, but ultimately his story ended in demise - murdered alongside his son at the hands of the Vikings. Pilgrims of Wolfryt is a symphonic poem-like masterpiece, full of evocative melodies in a mix of tonalities to make the most of the impressive rhythmic material.

SKU: CA.3410411

ISBN 9790007212575. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: KN.19558

UPC: 822795195583.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); OUr Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).

SKU: KN.19553

UPC: 822795195538.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); OUr Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).

SKU: CA.3410409

ISBN 9790007212568. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: KN.19555

UPC: 822795195552.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); OUr Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).

SKU: KN.19564

UPC: 822795195644.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); Our Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).

SKU: KN.19552

UPC: 822795195521.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); OUr Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).

SKU: CA.3410419

ISBN 9790007134280. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: KN.19551

UPC: 822795195514.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); Our Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).

SKU: KN.19561

UPC: 822795195613.

This collection is a terrific resource for student groups, church musicians, family musicians and more. These grade 2-3 arrangements are fully interchangeable. The piano accompaniment book is optional and the tuba book includes two versions of the duets; one that is to be played by 2 tubas, and one that can be played with another instrument.

Contents:
Hail The Conquering Hero Comes (Handel); Our Director (Bigelow); St. Anthony's Chorale (Haydn); Simple Gifts (Shaker hymn); Ecossaise (Beethoven); Can Can Polka (Offenbach); The Pilgrims' Chorus (Wagner); Allegro (Mozart).