Kammeroper Nr. 2. Par RIHM WOLFGANG. Chamber opera does not mean “little opera.” On the same scale as chamber music is to the symphony, it is rather the other way of talking onstage. The movable apparatus permits sophisticated voice-leading. A large ensemble demands simple conception to achieve the complexity it perhaps intends; this can be formulated more sharply and nuanced in a chamber ensemble…

This wonderful carol melody is sung by the altos and is accompanied by an ostinato 'motor? in the male voices.The soprano part moves independently and comments, so to speak, on themelodic happenings. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

This 13th century carol has been arranged by Philip Lawson in a contemporary style that retains some of its ancient roots. With intertwining voices, interesting two against three rhythms, it has a freshness that will enhance concerts in school, community and church! / Choeur SSA

Par PART ARVO. 'I have developed a highly formalised compositional system, which I have been using to write my music for twenty years. Summa is the most strict and enigmatic work in this series', said Arvo Pärt in 1994. The neutral title itself embodies the essence of the content as the work is based on the text of the Latin Credo. The great simplicity of the piece masks its complexity. The underl…

Par AMMANN DIETER. 'CUTE' in this context, refers to a fusion of compositional techniques between Clarinet and Flute, rather than the literal 'charmingly innocent'.The main idea is to treat the clarinet and flute as converging to a single instrument. Independent voices are therefore rarely heard, the interlocking of the instruments, the blending of the colours are important components. Although th…

Par ARCHER MALCOLM. for SATB and organ or piano With words by the composer, Archer's carol joyfully describes the Nativity story with a lilting melody in 3/4 time. The voices culminate in a powerful unison statement with an angelic descant, all the while underpinned by flowing keyboard accompaniment. Perfect for services and concerts./ Répertoire / Choeur SATB et Orgue ou Piano

Par AUBANEL G.. 3-part chorus of equal voices (Noë ls et Chanson de Quête)/ Répertoire / 3 Voix Egales a Cappella

Par PEGLER HEIDI / KEMP N.J.. This graded songbook will help you develop the skills -required to sing in a foreign language. An invaluable resource for all singing students and teachers. This edition is for elementary level low voices, and contains songs in French, German and Italian. A detailed pronunciation guide is included using the International Phonetic Alphabet. Each song includes backgroun…

Opera in Seven Scenes. Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Picture a day like this is the fourth collaboration between George Benjamin and Martin Crimp, whose acclaimed partnership produced Written on Skin, Lessons in Love and Violence, and Into the Little Hill. Playwright Martin Crimp’s text for the opera is a bittersweet fable on grief and renewal. It tells the story of a Woman (mezzosoprano) who has lost her …

A collection of classic soul hits, arranged by Berty Rice for upper voices SSA with piano accompaniment. Includes 'Son Of A Preacher Man' and 'Midnight Train To Georgia'. / Voix