| Benjamin Britten : O Waly, Waly Choral SATB SATB, Piano Boosey and Hawkes
(SATB and Piano). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Arranged by Richard Walters. ...(+)
(SATB and Piano). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Arranged by Richard Walters. For Chorus, Piano (SATB). BH Secular Choral. 12 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes
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| Hymn to St. Cecilia Choral SSATB SSATB A Cappella Boosey and Hawkes
(SSATB with Solos a cappella). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSAT...(+)
(SSATB with Solos a cappella). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SSATB). BH Large Choral. 48 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481666. Published by Boosey and Hawkes
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| A Hymn to ST. Columba Choral SATB SATB, Organ Boosey and Hawkes
SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. S...(+)
SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 12 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Benjamin Britten : Soldier, Won't You Marry Me? Choral SATB SATB, Piano Boosey and Hawkes
(Adapted for SATB Chorus and Piano). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976...(+)
(Adapted for SATB Chorus and
Piano). Composed by Benjamin
Britten (1913-1976). For
Choral (SATB). BH Secular
Choral. Octavo. 8 pages.
Boosey & Hawkes #M051482498.
Published by Boosey & Hawkes
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| In Freezing Winter Night Choral SATB SATB, Harp Boosey and Hawkes
((from A Ceremony of Carols) SATB and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by B...(+)
((from A Ceremony of Carols) SATB and Harp or Piano, New Edition). Composed by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 12 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481613. Published by Boosey and Hawkes
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| Benjamin Britten : The World of the Spirit Choral SATB SATB, Piano Chester
(Soloists, Speakers, SATB Choir and Orchestra Vocal Score). By Benjamin Britten ...(+)
(Soloists, Speakers, SATB Choir and Orchestra Vocal Score). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral, Piano Accompaniment (Vocal Score). Choral. Softcover. 60 pages. Chester Music #CH81587. Published by Chester Music
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| Wolcum Yole Choral SATB SATB, Harp Boosey and Hawkes
SATB and Harp (Piano). By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Julius Harrison. (SATB)...(+)
SATB and Harp (Piano). By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Julius Harrison. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 6.8x10.5 inches. 8 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Hymn to Saint Peter, Op. 56 A Choral SATB SATB, Organ Boosey and Hawkes
SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Si...(+)
SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 14 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Atli Heimir Sveinsson: Two Elegies In Memoriam Benjamin Britten Choral SATB Wilhelm Hansen
SATB Choir (Choral Score) SKU: HL.14032074 Composed by Atli Heimir Sveins...(+)
SATB Choir (Choral Score) SKU: HL.14032074 Composed by Atli Heimir Sveinsson. Music Sales America. Classical. Vocal Score. Composed 2002. 16 pages. Edition Wilhelm Hansen #WH29875. Published by Edition Wilhelm Hansen (HL.14032074). ISBN 9788759856635. UPC: 888680076320. 6.75x9.75x0.072 inches. English. Atli Heimir Sveinsson 's Two Elegies In Memoriam Benjamin Britten for SATB Choir. $7.95 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 2 to 3 weeks | |
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| Two Part-Songs: I Lov'd a Lass and Lift Boy Choral SATB SATB, Piano - Easy Boosey and Hawkes
((1932) SATB and Piano, Complete Edition). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For ...(+)
((1932) SATB and Piano, Complete Edition). By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). For Choral (SATB). BH Secular Choral. 24 pages. Boosey and Hawkes #M051481941. Published by Boosey and Hawkes
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| Antiphon Choral SATB SATB, Organ - Intermediate Boosey and Hawkes
SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. S...(+)
SATB and Organ. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. Size 7x10.5 inches. 14 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Jubilate Deo Choral SATB SAT, Piano [Octavo] Faber Music Limited
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. For with Organ (SATB choir). Chor...(+)
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. For with Organ (SATB choir). Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork; Sacred. Published by Faber Music
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| Christ's Nativity Choral SATB SATB Faber Music Limited
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Book; Choral (Sacred)...(+)
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Book; Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Collection; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition: Choral Programme Series. 20th Century; Christmas; Masterwork; Sacred; Winter
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| Saint Nicolas, Op. 42 Choral SATB SATB [Vocal Score] Boosey and Hawkes
Choral Score. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Size...(+)
Choral Score. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Size 7x10.5 inches. 34 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence Choral SATB SATB A Cappella Faber Music Limited
Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. ...(+)
Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence by Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Choral (Sacred); Choral Octavo; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork; Sacred. Published by Faber Music
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| A.M.D.G. (Ad Majoram Dei Gloriam) Choral SATB SATB A Cappella Faber Music Limited
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Book; Choral (Sacred)...(+)
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Sacred. SATB choir. Book; Choral (Sacred); Choral Worship Cantata; Larger Works; Masterworks; Worship Resources. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork; Sacred. Published by Faber Music
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| Choral Dances Choral SATB SATB divisi, A Cappella Boosey and Hawkes
From Gloriana. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB DV A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Lar...(+)
From Gloriana. By Benjamin Britten. (SATB DV A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Large Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 23 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Chorale After an Old French Carol Choral SATB [Octavo] Faber Music Limited
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Secular. For with Piano (SATB choir). Cho...(+)
By Benjamin Britten (1913-1976). Choir Secular. For with Piano (SATB choir). Choral Octavo; Masterworks. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Published by Faber Music
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| Canone ed Ostinato and Corale con Canto Choral SATB Boosey and Hawkes
Choral (SATB Choir) SKU: HL.48021234 From Cantata academica, Carmen ba...(+)
Choral (SATB Choir) SKU: HL.48021234 From Cantata academica, Carmen basiliense. Composed by Benjamin Britten. Boosey & Hawkes Sacred Choral. Classical. Octavo. 16 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051482474. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48021234). ISBN 9781458423542. UPC: 884088642037. 6.75x10.5 inches. Text: in Latin compiled from the charter of the University, and from older orations in praise of Basle by Bernhard Wyss.
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 4 (for chorus)
Britten's genius lifts this work above being just a worthy celebration of the 500th anniversary of the foundation of Basle University. It is tongue-in-cheek and mockingly non-academic while referring all the time to academic musical forms and formulae. It is written in two parts (everything is in the statutory Latin including the titles of the parts - Pars I and Pars II). The titles of the movements show Britten's intention to show off a wide variety of techniques. Here are some examples: Chorale/Alla Rovescio (the theme is given and responded to with the same melody upside down)/Recitativo/Tema seriale con fuga/Canone ed ostinato. There is a good deal of humour here.
There are seven movements in Pars I and six in Pars II. The tenor soloist is given three florid recitatives, accompanied only by a piano, which act as bridges between other orchestrally accompanied movements. Of these the most noteworthy are the Arioso con canto popolare for soprano solo with tenors and basses who hum a student song; another terrific Britten scherzo; and a wonderfully raucous final pair of movements (Canon ed ostinato and Corale con canto) where Britten seems to be aping the Vivat Regina! cries in Parry's I was glad or encouraging the kind of noisy 'I'm from the best university' kind of student touchline shout. This has outrageously high notes for the tenors (top B) which further endorse this feeling. There are real echoes of the Spring Symphony (see separate entry) final movement here which are further underlined by the last section of the Cantata which brings in the bells, piano, huge percussion and the inevitable chorale in which the choir sings 'that a free academy may thrive in a free community, for ever the ornament and treasure of illustrious Basle'.
This may not be Britten at his most soul-searching but, as always, there is plenty here to enjoy, especially if the work is not taken too seriously. It is a celebratory, occasional piece and it could be well taken up by other academic establishments celebrating big anniversaries. The chorus parts are not very difficult, though they do present challenges for the choir - not least in having tenors capable of those very high notes at the end. The Tema seriale con fuga is sinewy and needs careful tuning. It also has the subject regularly given upside down after its initial sounding by the basses. All good fun.
Duration: 21 minutes
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| As Dew in Aprille (from A Ceremony of Carols) Choral SATB Boosey and Hawkes
Choral (SATB Choir) SKU: HL.48022495 SATB and Harp or Piano, New Editi...(+)
Choral (SATB Choir) SKU: HL.48022495 SATB and Harp or Piano, New Edition. Composed by Benjamin Britten. Boosey & Hawkes Sacred Choral. Classical. Octavo. 12 pages. Boosey & Hawkes #M051481583. Published by Boosey & Hawkes (HL.48022495). ISBN 9781476871486. UPC: 884088669676. 6.75x10.5 inches. Texts: Latin and English
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Difficulty level: 3
The Ceremony of Carols is one of Britten's best-known and most-performed works. It is a brilliantly conceived and dramatic concert work which sees the voices process to their places singing unaccompanied plainsong and, at the end, processing out again to the same chant. These movements can also be accompanied but strictly only if the voices do not process. The final Alleluia can be repeated as many times as necessary to get the singers to and from their destination.The carols are for three-part children's voices (though, of course they can be sung by female adults as well) and they form a two-part work around a central Interlude for harp which is based on the plainsong from the Procession. Variety is the key word here as all the carols have such individual identities. The forthright Wolcum Yole!, the deliciously lyrical There is no Rose, the swinging Balulalow, the fiery and dramatic This little Babe all contribute to a work which is a feast of discovery throughout. Lovely solos and duos add further colour and the harp part, an inspired choice of accompaniment, enriches, colours and surrounds the voices with its pictorial musical imagery. If anything shows Britten's genius for writing for voices it must be this work.
The challenges here are in creating a real equality between voice parts, fielding a confident pair of soloists, and making the most of the wonderfully colourful poems Britten has chosen to set. Pronunciation is not really an issue, but when I recorded this work with the Finzi Singers I decided to follow the example of Sacred and Profane and use authentic medieval pronunciation for which an expert coach was necessary. It brings an added element of colour to a familiar aural experience.
Duration: 22 minutes
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| The National Anthem Choral SATB SATB divisi Boosey and Hawkes
God Save the Queen. By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Benjamin Britten. (SATB di...(+)
God Save the Queen. By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Benjamin Britten. (SATB divisi). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 4 pages. Published by Boosey and Hawkes.
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| Sing Nowell Choral SATB SATB, Piano Novello & Co Ltd.
For SATB Choir, Piano. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. Sheet Music. 220 pages. ...(+)
For SATB Choir, Piano. Christmas, 20th Century, Choral. Sheet Music. 220 pages. Published by Novello and Co Ltd.
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| The Holly and the Ivy Choral SATB SATB A Cappella Boosey and Hawkes
By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Benjamin Britten. (SATB A Cappella). Boosey an...(+)
By Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Benjamin Britten. (SATB A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Sacred Choral. 4 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
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| Det finns ej nagon ros Choral SATB Gehrmans Musikforlag
SATB choir divisi/SSA choir, harp/piano SKU: GH.GE-10588 There is no r...(+)
SATB choir divisi/SSA choir, harp/piano SKU: GH.GE-10588 There is no rose. Composed by Benjamin Britten. Arranged by Julius Harrison. With Language: English, Swedish. Gehrmans Musikforlag #GE 10588. Published by Gehrmans Musikforlag (GH.GE-10588). ISBN 9790070105880. Text: Benjamin Britten / Kjell Svensson (Swedish). Arrangemang for blandad kor och piano eller harpa. Korsatsen kan aven framforas med endast diskantstammor. $6.04 - See more - Buy onlinePre-shipment lead time: 4 to 6 weeks | |
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| In These Delightful, Pleasant Groves Choral SATB SATB, Piano Boosey and Hawkes
SATB and Piano. By Henry Purcell, Britten-Purcell. Arranged by Benjamin Britten....(+)
SATB and Piano. By Henry Purcell, Britten-Purcell. Arranged by Benjamin Britten. (SATB). Boosey and Hawkes Secular Choral. Size 7.25x10.25 inches. 6 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
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| 5 Part-Songs Choral SATB - Easy Hal Leonard
Choral (SATB) - Grade 3 SKU: HL.14037178 SATB chorus. Composed by ...(+)
Choral (SATB) - Grade 3 SKU: HL.14037178 SATB chorus. Composed by Frank Bridge. Music Sales America. Classical. Octavo. 28 pages. Hal Leonard #TH978105. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.14037178). UPC: 884088441760. 8.25x11.75x0.099 inches. English. These five part-songs were composed over ten years from 1903 to 1913, but only the first was published in the composer's lifetime. Bridge's early works - those written before the first World War - were more late Romantic in style, warmly expansive, than his mature works. These songs display Bridge's skill and craftsmanship.British composer Frank Bridge was active in the early decades of the 20th century and was a highly respected conductor, violist and teacher - his sole composition student having been Benjamin Britten. Britten honoured his former teacher in his work Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge, based on a theme from one of Bridge's pieces for String quartet. $5.50 - See more - Buy online | |
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| We Are the Darkness in the Heat of the Day Choral SSATB SSATB A Cappella Boosey and Hawkes
By Benjamin Britten. (SSATB A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Secular Choral. 6 pa...(+)
By Benjamin Britten. (SSATB A Cappella). Boosey and Hawkes Secular Choral. 6 pages. Published by Boosey & Hawkes.
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