SKU: CA.3124513
ISBN 9790007211400. Language: German/English.
With the unfinished revision (1739) as an appendix. The St. John Passion ranks among the great vocal works from Bach's Leipzig years. In contrast to his other large-scale choral works, however, Bach never gave this work a definitive final form. Rather, for every performance he made numerous changes. All previous editions of the St. John Passion have combined readings from various layers of sources. The wish often expressed by conductors to perform an authentic version is made possible for the first time with the present edition in this fourth and final version which was performed under Bach's direction in 1749. At the same time, with the aid of the appendix it is possible to perform the work in the traditional mixed version.. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3124500.
SKU: CA.3710313
ISBN 9790007214265. Language: German.
The oratorio Passions by Homilius were among the last compositions of their kind in the 18th century. In an oratorio Passion the chorus is restricted mainly to singing the chorales and the interjections of the crowd; only the conclusion of a Passion provides an opportunity for an extensive choral movement. In the St. John Passion the final chorus emphasizes the supreme importance of the Crucifixion as the climax of St. John's Gospel. The free elements of the composition take the forms customary at the time: da capo arias are predominant. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3710300.
SKU: HL.14021095
ISBN 9780853609186.
This Quartet was commissioned by the Delme String Quartet, to whom it is dedicated. First performed by the Quartet, London 1982. Duration 20 minutes. Parts for this work are also available for sale.
SKU: HL.14021094
ISBN 9780853609216.
This Quartet was commissioned by the Delme String Quartet, to whom it is dedicated. First performed by the Quartet, London 1982. Duration 20 minutes. A Score is also available for sale.
SKU: SU.28040240
A pair of musical essays on the ephemeral nature of our world. The movements are: I. A Coming Together and II....and nothing remains the same. Composed for the ensemble Eight Strings & a Whistle. A perusal score and recording are available at: https://www.johnnewellmusic.com/works/chamber-ensemble/Flute, Viola & Violoncello Duration: 14' Composed: 2012/2020 Published by: Abierto Music.
SKU: SU.28040041
A series of reflections on one day’s journey (or one life’s journey). The titles of the four movements can almost be read as one sentence: Thoughts at dawn… through heat and grit... become a canticle... seeking in faith the light. Audio and score previews are available at the composer's web site: johnnewellmusic.com/works/chamber-ensemble/ String Quartet Duration: 28' Composed: 2008 Published by: Abierto Music Also available: Full Score (28040040).
SKU: SU.28040230
The title of this work came from an acquaintance who used the phrase while discussing the importance of fully living the moments we are given. I. Where Was I? II. If Only For a Moment III. Soaring IV. Do Flies Have Wings? V. Dorian Flow Pieces of Time was composed for, and is dedicated to, violist Anne Black. She gave the first performance in August, 2022 in Eastport, Maine. Audio and score previews are available at: johnnewellmusic.com/works/instrumental-solo/ Viola Duration: 19' Composed: 2022 Published by: Abierto Music.
