SKU: LM.26120D

ISBN 9790231701753.

BEETHOVEN : Mailied Op.52 n. 4 - BIZET : Suite n. 2 de L'Arlesienne - BRAHMS : Deutsche Volkslieder n. 11 - BRAHMS : Volks-Kinderlieder n. 2 - DEBUSSY : Petite suite En bateau Ballet - GERSWHIN : Swenee Capitol revue - LULLY : Le Bourgeois gentilhomme Chanson de Jeanneton - MILHAUD : La pomme et l'escargot - MOZART : Petite musique de nuit KV525 allegro - MOZART : Sehnsucht nach dem Frulinge KV596 - MOZART : Symphonie des.jouets menuetto - NEGRO SPIRITUAL : Were you there when they crucified my Lord ? - RAMEAU : Pieces de clavecin Musette en rondeau - SCHUBERT : Berceuse - SCHUMANN : Quatuor avec piano en Mib Maj. Op.47 (transcrit et transpose)...

SKU: HL.1428118

UPC: 196288202240.

“My Lord! What a Morning” follows the tradition of spirituals by opening with a soulful chorus expressing deep sentiment. The verse that ensues not only introduces musical diversity but also serves as the narrative foundation, providing context for the emotional chorus that follows. This structure creates a compelling ABA format: while the A section vividly describes the falling stars, the B section poignantly alludes to the impending second coming of the Son of God as the catalyst behind this celestial event. This piece captures the stark contrast of the B section through staggered vocal entrances, a brisker tempo, and a crescendo culminating in a hauntingly profound chord on the word “underground” in bar 22. This is predominantly an SAB arrangement, occasionally diverging with nuanced vocal splits in the lowest voice part. The juxtaposition of these elements ensures an evocative and captivating performance, painting a vivid musical picture of this spiritual masterpiece.

SKU: HL.368695

ISBN 9781705141779. UPC: 840126969085. 9.0x12.0x0.289 inches.

This collection of 27 pieces, transcribed and edited by the Howells scholar Jonathan Clinch and published for the first time to coincide with Matthew Schellhorn's recording of the complete piano music by Howells for Naxos, reveals a previously neglected aspect of this celebrated English composer. The pieces chart the musical development of Howells, from his earliest known work “The Arab's Song,” written when he as 16, to the “Petrus Suite,” completed in his 80s, as well as demonstrating his fascination with French music (“Phantasy,” “Harlequin Dreaming”) and the Tudor period (“Pavane” and “Galliard.”) The volume also includes the moving tribute to his friend and fellow composer Finzi. Comprising a wide array of pieces from characterful miniatures to more substantial suites, the collection will appeal to Howells devotees and lovers of 20th century English music, as well as to anyone seeking fresh and distinctive piano repertoire. Includes: The Arab's Song • To a Wild Flower • Romance • Melody • Legend • Summer Idyls: I. Meadow-Rest • II. Summer-Song • III. June-Haze • IV. Down the Hills • V. Quiet Woods • VI. Near Midnight • VII. In the Morning • Phantasy • Harlequin Dreaming • Minuet for Ursula • My Lord Harewood's Galliard • Finzi: His Rest • Siciliana • “Comme le cerf soupire...” • Pavane and Galliard • Petrus Suite: Finnicle's Scherzo • Gavotte • Vagrant Flute • Minuet • 'Sine Nomine' • Bassoonic's Dance • Odd's Minuet • Toccatina.

SKU: PL.0317

Spirituals are popular with audiences for one simple reason: they are direct in emotional and textual appeal. Such is the case with Richard Lakey's arrangement of My Lord What a Mornin'. Mr Lakey has set the for a large choir (SATB with divisi) to enrich the harmonic palate, while the soprano solo exploits both a rich middle range and a brilliant top for the deep emotion of the work. The rhythm of the piece is quite free and the choir members will want to feel comfortable with chromatic writing. This is a moving setting of this popular text that will especially useful for college as well as choir members.