Music played an enormous role in the works of William Shakespeare, while his own sonnets, poems and soliloquies have provided continuing inspiration for many composers through the years. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, inspired by the 400th anniversary of the Bard's death in 2016, is an exciting anthology of choral works that are settings of Shakespeare's words. For choirs of all types and abilities, this collection has been edited by David Wordsworth so that all the pieces are fantastic both to sing and hear.The collection features some beautiful settings that have well and truly stood the test of time, such as Thomas Arne's Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind and Henry Leslie's How Sweet The Moonlight Sleeps. More recent settings from 20th century and contemporary composers include Ernest Moeran's Sigh No More, Ladies, Gary Carpenter's Lo, Here, The Gentle Lark and John Tavener's Fear No More and Look In Thy Glass.Not only this, the Shakespeare Choral Collection boasts several works that were specially commissioned, including John Joubert's Be Not Afeard, Richard Sisson's Light Thickens and Pawel Lukaszewki's Weary With Toil, I Haste Me To My Bed. Some pieces have never appeared before in print, such as those by Kevin Olsen, Bernard Hughes and John Gardner. These songs truly are a joy to perform, with some relatively simple arrangements that are purely fun to sing, while some more complex settings that will be thoroughly rewarding for choirs and audiences alike.A total of 26 fantastic works comprise The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection, which would work as a wonderful concert programme on its own, or could provide a wealth of options for choirs looking to expand their repertoire with a range of unique settings. Also included is a fascinating introduction by editor David Wordsworth, and notes describing each piece.Words written by indisputably the greatest writer in the English language can only be matched with music by composers of talent and renown such as these. The Novello Shakespeare Choral Collection is an essential anthology of stunning settings of beautiful words which will be performed and enjoyed for many years to come. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

The Vocal Score for the Franco-Swiss composer Richard Dubugnon's brilliant choral work, Adoration De La Croix. Richard Dubugnon was born in 1968 and began his musical studies with the Double Bass and in composition. He studied at the Paris Conservatory and then the Royal Academy of Music before turning to teaching for seven years. The winner of numerous awards, as well as seeing his work performed in countries all over the world, Dubugnon has received a deserved amount of acclaim, and his piece Adoration De La Croix, for mixed voice choir is one of the most renowned. / SATB

Par HARRIS RICHARD. A hymn by Jonathan Harvey based on a text entitled Vexilla Regis by Bishop Venantius Fortunatus, translated by J. M. Neale, 1851. Commissioned by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge in 2004. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles./ Recueil / Clarinette et Piano

Par HARRIS RICHARD. A beautiful setting of Psalm 23 ('The Lord Is My Shepherd') as performed by the Hampstead Parish Church Choir at the 2003 Hampstead and Highgate Festival. This offers a wonderful alternative to more familiar settings. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles./ Recueil / Saxophone Alto et Piano

Noël! 3 is an exciting collection of Advent, Christmas and Epiphany music for mixed-voice choirs, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. The contents range from the Baroque to the present: familiar settings of traditional and lesser-known carols through the ages to Howells, Berkeley and Warlock, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Paul Mealor, John Tavener, Francis Pott and Richard Allain. Mixed-voice choirs of all levels will enjoy these new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating original works for the Christmas season. / Choeur SATB Et Orgue (Ou Piano)

Par BULLEN RICHARD. As well as traditional genres, Richard Bullen 's music embraces several contemporary ones including video and electronics, and shows a keen interest in location both in its formal possibilities and in its genius loci - its spirit of place. A five-minute stand-alone piece for SATB chorus, The Seven Arches was written for a site-specific project at the Dartington International Summer School: an invocation of the rich cultural and mythic past of the celebrated gardens. In poet Steve Willey 's multi-layered text the remaining seven arches of the medieval courtyard become metaphors for this continuing presence. Bold arched melodiesspringing from resilient, purposeful chords likewise animate the music, a sonic tableau of the sites/sights and sounds of history. The premiere performance was conducted by David Lardi with the Finchley Chamber Choir./ Feuillet / SATB a Cappella

Par DUBUGNON RICHARD. Le Mystère d'Agaune for two narrators (soprano and tenor), mixed choir, harmonium, piano, organ and barrel organ by Richard Dubugnon./ Répertoire / SATB, Orgue ou Piano

Richard Allain sets the Christmas poem 'What sweeter music' by Robert Herrick (1591-1674) for SATB chorus and Piano (or Organ). / Satb, Piano Et Orgue

2002 marque le 100e anniversaire de l'un des compositeurs de Broadway en Amérique du sommet. Richard Rodgers contributions 'au théâtre musical de son époque étaient extraordinaires, et son influence sur le théâtre musical d'aujourd'hui et de demain est sans comparaison. Sa carrière s'étend sur plus de six décennies, et sa frappe allait de l'écran d'argent de Hollywood pour les lumières de Broadway, Londres et au-delà. Ce medley nouvelle pour choeur, orchestre et cordes option salue les réalisations de cette légende de Broadway. Chansons comprennent: Do-Re-Mi, je siffler un air joyeux, Juin est Bustin 'Out All Over, Le Mars de l'enfance siamois, My Funny Valentine, l'Oklahoma, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, The Sound of Music, The Surrey avec la Fringe on Top, Il Est Nothin 'Like a Dame.Available séparément: SATB, SAB, 2-Partie, concert Band (Gr. 3), String Pak et ShowTrax CD. Temps de Performance: Env. 09:15. / Chant Et Piano

Noel! is an exciting collection for mixed voice choirs, selected and edited by David Hill. The contents range from the Renaissance to the present: the polyphony of Victoria and Byrd, via Bach, familiar settings of traditional and lesser known carols through the ages, and works by today's composers including Richard Rodney Bennett, Judith Bingham, John Tavener and Judith Weir. Mixed voice choirs of all levels will find here new arrangements of favourite carols as well as stimulating works for the Christmas season, from the easy to learn to the more challenging and unconventional. / Choeur SATB

Arrangeur: Otto Ruthenberg. Par HEYMANN WERNER RICHARD. Die berühmten Fassungen der Comedian Harmonists sind stellenweise sehr virtuos gesetzt und eignen sich für gemischte Chöre daher kaum. Die vorliegenden Bearbeitungen orientieren sich hingegen an den leichteren Originalfassungen der Lieder und bilden damit ein ideales Repertoire für heitere oder nostalgische Programme oder Zugaben. Chorpartitur zur Gesamtausgabe Das gibt's nur einmal - Die zehn schönsten Lieder, Partitur und Klavierstimmen SY 2789 / Classique / Feuillet / SATB et Piano

Arr. Otto Ruthenberg. Par HEYMANN WERNER RICHARD. Die berühmten Fassungen der Comedian Harmonists sind stellenweise sehr virtuos gesetzt und eignen sich für gemischte Chöre daher kaum. Die vorliegenden Bearbeitungen orientieren sich hingegen an den leichteren Originalfassungen der Lieder und bilden damit ein ideales Repertoire für heitere oder nostalgische Programme oder Zugaben. Chorpartitur zur Gesamtausgabe Das gibt's nur einmal - Die zehn schönsten Lieder, Partitur und Klavierstimmen SY 2789 / Classique / Feuillet / SATB et Piano

29/1. Par STRAUSS RICHARD. / Date parution : 2023-03-21/ Répertoire / Choeur Mixte (SATB) a Cappella

Arrangeur: Otto Ruthenberg. Par HEYMANN WERNER RICHARD. Die berühmten Fassungen der Comedian Harmonists sind stellenweise sehr virtuos gesetzt und eignen sich für gemischte Chöre daher kaum. Die vorliegenden Bearbeitungen orientieren sich hingegen an den leichteren Originalfassungen der Lieder und bilden damit ein ideales Repertoire für heitere oder nostalgische Programme oder Zugaben. Chorpartitur zur Gesamtausgabe Das gibt's nur einmal - Die zehn schönsten Lieder, Partitur und Klavierstimmen SY 2789 / Classique / Feuillet / SATB et Piano