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for SATB and organ or orchestra This gentle yet uplifting carol was
commissioned for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, and was
first performed during the 2012 Festival of Nine Lessons and
Carols. Rutter's gift for melody is in evidence throughout the
work, with a sense of hushed awe leading to moments of glorious
optimism. The text, written by the composer, is inspired by the
fifteenth-century Corpus Christi Carol.
for SATB and optional organ This anthem was commissioned for the
Enthronement of the 105th Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most
Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, and was first performed
during the Enthronement ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral in March
2013. It sets a text from The Rule of St Benedict, translated by
Michael Berkeley, counselling the recipient to 'receive willingly
and carry out effectively your loving Father's advice'. The vocal
lines are simple, flowing, and eminently singable, with alternating
sections of unaccompanied chant and joyous outbursts from the full
choir. The supportive organ part may be omitted if preferred.
for SSATB unaccompanied This expressive Wedding anthem sets an
extract from William Blake's Auguries of Innocence. With chromatic
inflections and gently arching vocal lines, the music perfectly
reflects the text's emphasis on the relationship between pleasure
and sorrow. Joy and Woe are woven fine will make a striking
addition to the repertory of more experienced choirs looking to try
something new.
for SSATB and organ This attractive and uplifting anthem sets the
text of the Eastertide Vidi aquam antiphon. Different parts of the
text are treated to contrasting musical ideas, including extended
melismatic upper-voice passages and mainly homophonic full-choir
sections, and the undulating organ part represents the flowing
water of the text. A welcome addition to a service or concert
programme for all fans of Gabriel Jackson's music. Commissioned by
the Friends of Lincoln Cathedral for their 75th anniversary and
first performed by the Choir of Lincoln Cathedral with Charles
Harrison (organ), directed by Aric Prentice, on 25 June 2011.
For SATB (divisi) with 2 soprano solos
for SATB unaccompanied Let nothing trouble you is a striking and
atmospheric setting of a prayer by the Spanish mystic, St Teresa of
Avila. This work is both comforting and meditative, reflecting the
mood of the text, and the music adds a beautifully haunting
quality, through the use of a murmuring two-note motif, widely
arching melodies, and reflective imitation. Commissioned by The
Genesis Foundation for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen, this
piece has been recorded by them on the disc 'O Guiding Night'
(COR16090).
for SSATB & piano or string orchestra The Shipping Forecast is
in 3 movements: 'Donegal', 'They that go down to the sea in ships',
and 'Naming'. The first and last movement are settings of poems by
the poet, broadcaster, and academic, Sean Street. In 'Donegal'
snatches of the shipping forecast (spoken) are woven into the
atmospheric texture of the poem. The second movement is a setting
of the Psalm 107: 23-26 | 28-29: 'They that go down to the sea in
ships'. The setting has the feel of a Celtic lullaby, moving from a
simple statement to a centre of turmoil then back to overlapping
phrases, melting into tranquillity at the end. In the final
movement, 'Naming', the text becomes 'a meditation on the fortunes
of the sea as reflected in other names, gathered from coastal maps
of Newfoundland'. Energetic, in perpetual motion and rhythmic,
'Naming' drives the whole work to an upbeat finish.
for SATB, C instrument, and keyboard or orchestra This exquisite
arrangement of an American folk hymn will be a universal favourite
with choirs of all ages and levels. The atmospheric tune is
perfectly offset by the floating instrumental counter-melody, while
the keyboard or orchestral accompaniment brings harmonic depth and
gravity to the music. A wonderful addition to the choral repertory.
Orchestral material is available on hire.
for SSATB unaccompanied This is an innovative yet accessible
setting of the well-known Vespers hymn. A meditative rendering of
the familiar plainchant is nestled within a lyrical setting of a
verse from John Donne's A Litany, making for an intriguing
narrative juxtaposition. With unusual harmonic shifts, dynamic
contrasts, and rhythmic interest, this motet is sure to maintain
the attention of both choir and listener from beginning to end.
Veni Creator Spiritus is particularly suitable for Pentecost and
other celebrations of the Holy Spirit, but can be used throughout
the church year.
unison choir, piano, and cello Orginially scored for solo voice and
piano by Peter Warlock, My Own Country has been broadened by David
Giardiniere by the addition a cello part, tailored scoring for
unison voices, and piano adjustments where appropriate. This new
version is great for the school choral market, as a secular octavo
with accessible piano, cello, and choral parts.
for solo violin, upper-voice choir (women's and/or advanced
children's choir), with harp, and strings or organ This
four-movement work is inspired by the idea of 'Jerusalem' both as a
Holy City and a utopian ideal of heavenly peace and seraphic bliss.
The composer has selected four biblical texts, in English and
Latin, that express different aspects of this vision. The harp part
is identical for both full and reduced instrumentations.
for SS and organ This is an energetic setting of a traditional
text, with a memorable tune, attractive sequences, and exciting
climax, all in a lilting swing. A version for SATB is also
available.
for SATB double choir and organ In this rousing anthem for double
choir, Rutter uses frequent time signature changes to breathe new
life into Psalm 148. Guiding the two choirs through a series of
musical mood changes using intricate call-and-response patterns,
the composer steadily builds excitement before bringing them
together in a glorious finale. This anthem forms the conclusion to
John Rutter's Psalmfest, for which scores and parts are available
on hire.
Commissioned by the King's Singers in celebration of their 40th
birthday, this work has unusual forces and a comparatively complex
nature. Using two texts by Henry Vaughan and John Gillespie Magee,
the work charts a journey from a free tempo reflective beginning to
a rousing ending, celebratory in tone. The work was first performed
by the King's Singers & King's College Choir at King's College
Chapel, Cambridge, 1 May 2008.
One of Chilcott's earliest choral compositions, The Modern Man I
Sing is a setting of three poems by Walt Whitman. Initially written
for the Gustavus Choir, the leading Lutheran choir in Minnesota, it
was toured around the US in 1991 by the Gustavus Choir, conducted
by Karle Ericksonit. It has also recently been recorded by the BBC
Singers, released on CD by Signum Classics (SIGCD100). The vocal
score is presented handwritten by the composer.
for SATB choir, soprano solo, mezzo-soprano solo, and chamber
orchestra or piano McDowall has skilfully united luscious harmonies
with fresh melodies and crisp rhythms in this vibrant work. Divided
into six movements, Magnificat is ideal for SATB choirs seeking
fresh and inspiring new repertoire suitable for church or concert
use. Instrumental parts and vocal scores are available on
hire/rental.
for SATBarB unaccompanied The shades of Finzi and Vaughan Williams
are strongly present in these three delightful unaccompanied choral
settings, and yet the style and execution are wholly Rutter's own.
O mistress mine is a jaunty jazz waltz, Be not afeard casts a
dreamy spell with dusky sonorities and magical harmonies, and Sigh
no more, ladies brings the set to a cheerfully melodious and
high-spirited conclusion.
for SATB choir (with soprano solo) and strings or keyboard This
beautiful and moving piece in seven sections combines text from the
Ave maris stella antiphon and Psalms 26 and 106. Starting and
finishing in a mood of peace and certainty, the work is structured
around a turbulent middle section anticipating the gathering storm.
Orchestral material and vocal scores are available on hire/rental.
for TTBarBB and percussion
This is a powerful setting of a darkly vivid poem by Edwin Brock,
which explores the theme of the futility of war. Scored for male
voices, with jumpy rhythms and chromatic harmonies, the music is
vigorous, exciting, and menacing.
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