Stephen Hatfield

Son de Camaguey is a Cuban folk song from which the composer takes the refrain and then frames it with kaleidoscopic patters of ostinati inspired by the song, and by Afro-Cuban music in general.

Son de Camaguey is a Cuban folk song from which the composer takes the refrain and then frames it with kaleidoscopic patters of ostinati inspired by the song, and by Afro-Cuban music in general.

Colcannon, made from various combinations of cabbage, kale, onions, scallions and potatoes mashed with butter and milk, is one of Ireland's most famous traditional dishes. Although this piece at first...

Originally from England, where All for Me Grog was heard in music halls as well as on ships, the shanty was sung while working the capstan and the halyard.

This energetic work combines an Irish folk melody and two Celtic mazurkas with original text, a lament for the exodus of young people from the small communities of Nova Scotia.

Reflecting the highly individualistic style he is known for, Stephen Hatfield has composed a work that straddles the line between genres, leaning toward gospel with a hint of swing and reggae. The lyr...

Written to be a reflection on the power of love, the composer has constructed a 'semi-gospel' anthem with a 'slow groove' that allows each singer to find meaning in the word 'love' for their own lives...

An old Irish carol adapted with the composer's own recollections of childhood Christmases on Vancouver Island, Canada. This heartfelt song evokes natural beauty and childhood wonderment.

Different influences from across the gospel tradition gather together in this spirited piece. Body percussion and double choir call and response make for a vivid performance!

The text of this song is based of the story Det utroligste by Hans Christian Andersen.

The bluesy, sultry feel of this Stephen Hatfield original will have singers and audiences grooving to the beat long after the music has ended. Written as a birthday tribute, this song contemplates the...

A Yiddish lament set to an unstoppable dance groove. The rhythms and melodic contour evoke the Middle East without being culturally specific, and driving percussion fuels cantabile vocal lines. A uniq...

From Hatfield's opera Ann and Séamus, this is an adaptation from the third scene. The imagery of the sea, salty air, a hard day's work, and an impending storm are all richly portrayed. The piano part...

This original piece incorporates a multiplicity of multicultural influences, from Peru to Scotland. The text is a sequence of nonsense syllables, imitating the humming and muttering one does during ho...

This original piece incorporates a multiplicity of multicultural influences, from Peru to Scotland. The text is a sequence of nonsense syllables, imitating the humming and muttering one does during ho...

In this irresistible Brazilian song setting, vocal lines imitate percussion patterns to create a truly infectious groove.

Kinderchor (3 Stimmen) und Dudelsack (oder C- oder B-Instrument, optional).

Kinderchor oder Frauenchor (SSAA) und Dudelsack oder optionales C oder B Instrument.

Hatfield writes: “The Title of my piece pays tribute to Bach's Three Part Inventions: in this case, two vocal parts with the pianist making the third partner in crime. The Conniption was written...

Here's a carousing English toasting song, hearty and robust and perfect for the pub with raised glass in hand - or, if the chance arises, perhaps for your next rollicking encore or concert piece!

Another gem from Stephen Hatfield celebrating the tradition and ancestry of Newfoundland.