Bob Chilcott: Partituras fácil

Lulajze, Jezuniu is a dual-language arrangement of a well-known Polish carol, presented with the original Polish text and an English singing translation by the composer. Chilcott gives the exquisite m...

This spellbinding setting of words from Act 1, Scene 1, of Hamlet depicts a bird of dawning singing all night long in celebration of the Saviour's birth, with Shakespeare's characteristically evocativ...

This warm and tender carol sets an evocative text by Norman Nicholson depicting Mary's gentle nurturing of her child. There is a beautiful simplicity in Chilcott's setting, which features sumptuous ha...

This compact anthem for unaccompanied choir is the result of another successful collaboration between Bob Chilcott and the poet Charles Bennett. Well-crafted and tender melodic lines are shared betwee...

The simple and graceful folk melody of this characterful Romanian carol is skilfully shared between parts in its verse and refrain structure.

This arrangement of the popular American folksong is atmospheric and expressive, with the traditional melody moving seamlessly between voice parts and resting on a cushion of rich harmonies. Shenandoa...

This short collection presents the complete set of meditations from Chilcott's St John Passion. Setting English poems from the 13th to the early 17th centuries, the meditations provide a very personal...

When spring comes walking is a warm and optimistic setting of an evocative poem by Charles Bennett that explores themes of rebirth, nature, and celebration. Chilcott embraces the return of spring with...

William Blake's poem, 'A Cradle Song', is brought to life in this elegant setting by Chilcott. The gentle, recurring melody is passed from sopranos to altos, supported by 'oo's and 'ah's in the lower...

This expressive piece is based on The Seven Sacred Virtues of the Lakota: the title describes a commitment to live by these values, the metaphorical 'red road', being a spiritual way of life. The unhu...

This is an expressive setting of Sara Teasdale's poem 'Peace', with lush, rich harmonies and a soft dynamic palette. Poignant and peaceful, and perfect for choirs who enjoy refining blend and ensemble...

In this gentle lullaby, poet Charles Bennett reflects upon the promise held in the dreams of a sleeping child, a life that has just begun. The choir opens and closes the carol, providing a rich cushio...

Let all the world in ev'ry corner sing is an upbeat setting of a hymn text by seventeenth-century English poet George Herbert. Chilcott uses irregular metres, syncopation, and dancing melodic shapes t...

This is a peaceful and positive setting of words by Elizabeth Jennings from the poem 'Assurance beyond midnight'. The magical images that Jennings conjures as she reflects on her life are perfectly ca...

This is a powerful setting of a text by Langston Hughes that depicts an experience of racial oppression. Moore's music is highly sensitive to the text, with each new description being given a distinct...

One of Chilcott's earliest choral compositions, The Modern Man I Sing is a setting of three poems by Walt Whitman. Initially written for the Gustavus Choir, the leading Lutheran choir in Minnesota, it...

- Dual-language publication suitable for Japanese- or English-speaking choirs - Japanese texts included in the score and separately as an appendix - English singing translations by the prize-winning p...

> Dual-language publication suitable For Japanese- or English-speaking choirs > Japanese texts included in The score and separately as an appendix > English singing translations BY The prize-winning p...

This inspiring work takes biblical texts on the subject of bread as both physical and spiritual sustenance, culminating in a beautiful and uplifting setting of The Lord's Prayer.

This compelling work tells the story of creation through a tapestry of biblical passages, spiritual writings, poems, and hymns by writers such as Thomas Traherne. The piece is structured around a recu...

Ophelia, Caliban and Miranda puts a jazzy twist on three Shakespearean characters. With newly written texts by Charles Bennett, each of the three movements focuses in on Ophelia from Hamlet and Caliba...

Ophelia, Caliban and Miranda puts a jazzy twist on three Shakespearean characters. With newly written texts by Charles Bennett, each of the three movements focuses in on Ophelia from Hamlet and Caliba...

This triumphant anthem for mixed voices and organ sets a well-known Easter text by Edmund Spenser. Building from a calm, reflective soprano melody to a grandiose fortissimo climax for full choir under...

This Easter anthem sets the second part of George Herbert's poem 'Easter', famously set in full by Ralph Vaughan Williams in his Five Mystical Songs. The opening section has an almost pastoral feel, w...

This Easter anthem sets an evocative text by J. M. C. Crum. Stately, expressive vocal lines are underpinned by a lively organ part, with crisp staccato melismas that pop out of the texture.