Op. 89. Par BRAHMS JOHANNES. The Three Fates or Parcae were the goddesses of fate in Greek-Roman mythology and sang on themes of curse and fate. The Parzenlied in Goethe’s verse drama “Iphigenie auf Tauris” is concerned with these themes and became the model for Johannes Brahms’s setting. His Gesang der Parzen (Song of the Fates) op. 89 describes in thrilling eruptive sounds the fight to overcome …

Sam Pegg's A Child Of The Snows for SATB choir and Piano accompaniment is a setting of a poem by G. K. Chesterton. Chesterton was known as an avid traveller and was a friend to all he met on his wanderings. In his own house he was famed for his warmth and hospitality. For him the inn was almost a spiritual symbol. 'In all of my settings of his poems I have tried to convey the sense of a yearning…

(with What Child Is This?)-This setting tastefully incorporates What Child Is This? with a new text and tune. Ruth Elaine Schram's warm and inviting melody wraps gently around the familiar carol and includes several unexpected moments. The minor mode sets amood of mystery and awe. Truly inspired! Available: 2-Part/3-Part.

Edited by John DrummondA retelling of the biblical story of Ruth in a rural north-of-England setting Rosina was Shield's fourth opera and was a considerable success at its premiere on the last day of December 1782. Rosina's importance lies in its musical charm its content (which includes borrowed and original vocal numbers) and in its status as the only English opera of the period for which …

Return To Avalon is scored for two flutes one doubling Piccolo the other doubling Alto Flute.In the mid-thirteenth century over 200 000 Cathars were murdered in the South of France 'Avalon' by forces of darkness and ignorance. The Cathars were European Buddhists who believed in loving each other that we are all equal in the eyes of God non-revenge vegetarianism and that women could be priest…

Important Advent scripture vibrates to life in this setting filled with expressive opportunities for your choir. The curtain rises with an almost chant-like opening moving from unison into clusters of glistening sound. The main section of the theme is gently buoyant and arches with supple patterns capturing the hope contained in this beloved passage from Isaiah. Moderate in difficulty the anthe…

Par PART ARVO. Pärt's take on the Te Deum text, also known as the Ambrosian Hymn, employs his signature tintinnabuli style of composition. The melodic lines, as well as their harmonies, strictly follow the rhythms of the text, resulting in heightened importance given to the text itself and an unconventional setting. For advanced players and vocalists. The liturgical text of the Te Deum consists of…

One of the most relevant scriptures for the walk of faith forms the foundation in this remarkable original. Encouraging harmonies surround the words with warmth and sincerity. Some crafty imitative writing offers variety in the approach and the accompaniment with optional cello obbligato is on point. This call to humble service is essential theology and in this setting these timely truths speak …

A Musical Adaptation of the Adventures of Pinocchio-Watch the enchanting story of the old woodcarver Geppetto and his marionette son Pinocchio come to life in this musical adaptation of clever characters and lessons to be learned. Curiosity and temptation keep getting Pinocchiointo trouble when he meets up with the Puppet Master Sly Foxx Klever Katt String Bean the Donkey Children and the Ter…