The choralepreludes in this volume combine traditional classical form with stilistic elementsof Celtic folk music such as dance rhythms, syncopation, and ornamental figuresthat give them a certain lightness.

Almost allchorals, almost all of which are ecumenical, were composed for practical use. Therefore,they are mostly kept quite short (about 1 min.) and quote the chorale melodycompletely as cantus firmus in the approximate singing tempo. Some preludes have a quasi baroque design, but most also have a certain Celtic flavor. Indications aboutstops have been omitted, the indications SW (Swell) and HW(Great) just indicatewhere the c. f. is to be emphasized. The preludes arefollowed by accompanying movements. Listen to the youtube video which lets you hear all movements: www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqlqjKo3xGg&t=506s

Complete solo arrangement for fingerstyle guitar, by Daryl Shawn.

This pentatonicmelody dates back to the middle ages. It is performed as a slow ballad or anenergetic march and has many titles. Similar to the English hymn tune, Kingsfold,Star of County Down has been used for numerous Hymn and Christmas Carol settings.

Set in thekey of em, the melody is shared equally between parts. Each part is of equaldifficulty. The piece starts and ends with knocking on the soundboard. Dynamicsare clearly marked.