Soprano voice
SKU:
ST.Y341
Composed by
Rhian Samuel. Vocal
music. Score. Stainer &
Bell Ltd. #Y341.
Published by Stainer &
Bell Ltd. (ST.Y341).
ISBN
9790220225208.
The
anonymous 14th-century
poem Yr Alarch
('The Swan') is a
striking portrait of
'this being without
blemish', conveyed in
terms of memorable
imagery which has
inspired Rhian Samuel's
short setting for
unaccompanied voice, a
true solo song and vocal
showcase.
This
solo soprano version was
first performed by Elin
Manahan Thomas at Powis
Hall, Bangor University,
on 3 March 2016, as part
of the Bangor Music
Festival.