Violin (Violin)

SKU: HL.14021026

Composed by Sir Peter Maxwell Davies. Music Sales America. Exam Material. Songbook . Composed 2000. 4 pages. Chester Music #CH61785. Published by Chester Music (HL.14021026).

8.25x11.5x0.017 inches.

This unaffected but effective piece is a homage to the late Marjorie Linklater, a much-loved friend from Orkney, and a charming set-piece for violinists of moderate ability. The slow introductory adagio serves the function of a fond elegy, proving the simple effect of moving between D minor and D major. It serves the songful quality of the violin, as does the wistful central episode of the main sequence; but an exuberant love of the dance is the essence of the allegro, with the high, bright sonority of the instrument very much to the fore. It was first performed by Julia Robinson Dean at the St Magnus Festival, Orkney, on 21st June 1998. Arranged for solo violin. Duration c. 4 minutes.

SATB and Organ. Composed by Matthew Martin. Choral. Octavo. Novello & Co Ltd. #NOV297478. Published by Novello & Co Ltd.

By Judith Bingham. For SATB choir (divisi), Organ. Modern, Choral. Sheet Music. Composed 1998; First Performance: November 28, 1998. Published by Edition Peters

Choral (SATB)

SKU: HL.14032776

Composed by John Tavener. Music Sales America. A Cappella, Classical, General Worship, Sacred. Choral Score. Composed 1999. 24 pages. Chester Music #CH61406. Published by Chester Music (HL.14032776).

7.0x10.0x0.093 inches.

In this piece for unaccompanied SATB choir, fervent, dance-like music appears side by side with fear and awe, producing a dramatic contrast. The work was commissioned jointly by the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral and by Mrs Ruth Daniel on behalf of St. John's College, Cambridge, for performances during Advent 1997. There were simultaneous first performances on 29th November 1997, given by the Choir of Winchester Cathedral conducted by David Hill, and the choir of St. John's College conducted by Christopher Robinson in Cambridge.