The virgin's name was Mary

ISBN-13: 9780193365704 / Angielski / Nuty / 2009 / 4 str.

Opis

for unaccompanied equal voices in 4 parts This haunting carol comprises a sequence of three rounds. It demonstrates the distinctive clarity of Skempton's musical language. It will particularly appeal to good chamber choirs.

Recenzje

Also from OUP is Howard Skempton's The virgin's name was Mary, a set of three elegant and ingenious rounds.

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.