Preces and Responses

ISBN-13: 9780193517875 / Angielski / Nuty / 2017 / 8 str.

Opis

for SATB unaccompaniedSkempton's setting of the Preces and Responses is simple, well-crafted, and harmonically rewarding, and is perfect for choirs seeking new material for the liturgy.

Recenzje

At first glance, a thoroughly conventional setting of the BCP text, complete with Lord's Prayer and Amens for the collects. But things are not quite as they appear, and the vocal lines lead in unexpected directions and cadence in unexpected ways, but always with musical logic and direction. The writing allows the words to speak for themselves and has a feel of Tudor responses. As a 21st-century alternative to Stone or Byrd (and no more difficult), these are well worth considering.

O autorze

Born in Chester in 1947, Howard Skempton has worked as a composer, accordionist, and music publisher. Renowned for the distinctive clarity of his musical language, he has composed over 300 pieces, many of which are miniatures for solo piano or accordion. His orchestral and instrumental works have been recorded by, among others, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Bash. In recent years, Skempton has concentrated increasingly on writing vocal and choral music; his choral commissions include works for the BBC Singers and the Belfast Philharmonic Society. He is currently an Honorary Professor of Music at De Montfort University.