Wenceslas
Oxford University Press
978-0-19-340476-2 (ISBN)
In new words by Charles Bennett, the story of Good King Wenceslas on the Feast of Stephen is presented as a vivid musical narrative. The well-known carol is interwoven throughout the work, and the movements are punctuated by an instrumental interlude and triumphant fanfare.
for mezzo-soprano and baritone soloists, SATB chorus, and piano, orchestra, or brass ensemble
The story of Good King Wenceslas on the Feast of Stephen is presented here as a vivid musical narrative, with solo parts for the characters of Wenceslas (baritone) and Page (mezzo-soprano). Chilcott sets new words by Charles Bennett to a colourful array of styles to recount their snow-bound story. The choir sets the scene before Wenceslas and Page meet in 'Who can that be?', and the story-telling continues in several contrasting movements, including a touching solo ballad from Page entitled 'Thank you' and the strong yet reflective closing movement, 'On St Stephen's Night'. The full five verses of the well-known carol are skilfully interwoven throughout the work in different parts, with the final verse being sung by the audience or a semi-chorus, and the movements are punctuated by an instrumental interlude and triumphant fanfare.
An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire/rental.
Bob Chilcott has become one of the world's most widely performed composers and arrangers of choral music. His compositional output reflects his wide taste in music styles and his commitment to writing music that is both singable and communicative. He has been involved in choral music most of his life he was a chorister and then a choral scholar in the choir of King's College, Cambridge, and was a member of the British vocal group The King's Singers for whom he made a number of popular arrangements of well-known songs from all genres. As well as being a full-time composer he is also a highly acclaimed choral conductor. He has been privileged to conduct many choirs all over the world. He is Principal Guest Conductor of The BBC Singers and in 2019 he was appointed Principal Conductor of Birmingham University Singers. His music has been widely recorded by many choirs and groups including The King's Singers, Tenebrae, and The BBC Singers.
Wintertide ; Who can that be? ; Forth they went ; Interlude - Winter Dark ; Sleeping in winter's arms ; Thank you ; Fanfare - Winter Bright ; On Saint Stephen's Night
| Verlagsort | Oxford |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 217 x 273 mm |
| Gewicht | 193 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Klassik / Oper / Musical |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-340476-1 / 0193404761 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-340476-2 / 9780193404762 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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