Sarah Quartel

A haunting depiction of the 'magic made by melody . . . Held in the arms of rhythm and of sleep', from a poem by Elizabeth Bishop. Instrumental parts for the original version (SATB and strings) are av...

This work was written around 1940, placing it near the beginning of a series of Clarke's late compositions. It both looks forward to her lean, linear, avowedly modern conceptions and backwards to work...

Presented here in an arrangement for SABar voices, this setting of words by Chief Dan George optimistically reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult day...

From the collection Anthems for SA and Men, 'Fill your hearts with joy and gladness' is an uplifting anthem by Sarah Quartel, scored for SA & men with organ/piano. With text by Timothy Dudley-Smith, t...

This poignant setting of a text by Angier Brock invites us to reflect on how we receive the imago dei in others. Gentle yet captivating throughout, this piece centres on themes of faithful living, hos...

Immerse yourself in a world of luminous tone colours and deep emotion with 'Density of light', published by Oxford University Press. This exquisite composition sets a touching love poem by Sir Philip...

Quartel has chosen a powerful combination of texts by Hildegard von Bingen and Mother Teresa for this emotive choral work. The main choir is accompanied by a small ensemble singing the word 'love' wit...

This is a beautiful setting of an evocative poem by Emily Dickinson that explores the symbolization of hope as a bird. Quartel offers soaring melodic lines, rich harmonies, and a fluttering strings ac...

This solo cello part accompanies the evocative five-movement choral work Snow Angel, which explores themes of love, rebirth, and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels tha...

With a text by the composer, this work was originally inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are subtly underpinned by...

Violin part for Sarah Quartel's When Breezes Blow. This three-movement work is an upbeat and optimistic expression of curiosity and growth. With lyrics by the composer, the work features a supportive...

Cello part for Sarah Quartel's five-movement work celebrating the long Canadian winter, setting texts by the composer, Sara Teasdale, Lucy Maud Montgomery (of 'Anne of Green Gables' fame), and Melvill...