This work for string ensemble was commissioned by the BT Scottish Ensemble and ...(+)
This work for string ensemble was commissioned by the BT Scottish Ensemble and was first performed in June 1996 at the Hellenic Centre London by the BT Scottish Ensemble with Clio Gould (violin).Quoting Tavener: Tears ofthe Angels should be played at the extreme breaking point of 'tenderness'. In other words totally beyond our compassion and beyond our comprehension. Wrapped in a depth of inner silence of which we have no idea a stateof being not an emotion a tender light piercing the agonising darkness of the world. Also a humility of which we have no idea because it is not rooted in a hypocritcal or contrived deprecation of self but in the blindingvision of God Himself.Since we are 'human' and not angels the music can only be 'imagined' by us. All th strings are muted throughout except for the part marked solo violin. The solo violin is 'the chief among theAngels' and the whole piece must sound 'serene' and 'seemless'.Duration c. 17mins.
for String Orchestra-Stuart Carlson's Carols of Christmas album for string quart...(+)
for String Orchestra-Stuart Carlson's Carols of Christmas album for string quartet features seven creative intermediate to advanced arrangements that sparkle with the holiday season. This new series for string orchestra captures the same Yuletide magic with settings geared toward the abilities of middle and high school ensembles. Most passages throughout are playable in first position and bowings are generously placed with an emphasis on musical phrasing and ensemble sound. Among the highlights in this series is Carlson's original composition Christmas Sinfonietta inspired by the festive spirit of Christmas Day itself.
Three memorable themes from renowned film composer John Williams are included in...(+)
Three memorable themes from renowned film composer John Williams are included in this sensitive musical montage. John Moss has captured the emotion and musical drama of these award-winning film scores with his arrangement that includes: Schindler's List Angela's Ashes and Hymn to the Fallen (from Saving Private Ryan).
