Lyric Scenes on Fragments by Sappho. Par JOST CHRISTIAN. The Greek poetess Sappho wrote her poems, which have survived in fragmentary form, in exile in Sicily in about 600 BC. Full of natural intensity and liveliness, her verses revolve around the conditions of a human existence that is bittersweet. Her credo is: “the most beautiful thing is that which one loves”. Christian Jost has captured the mood of these words in lyrical scenes for mezzosoprano and piano. The singing voice follows the shape of Sappho’s words in the classical Greek with sensitive phrasing, while the piano creates expressively dramatic structures of sound./ Répertoire / Mezzo-Soprano et Piano

Thomas Bateson: Second Set of Madrigals in 3 4 5 & 6 parts (1618)Contents:Songs of three parts:Love is the fireMy Mistress after service dueOne woman scarce of twentyIf I seek to enjoyPleasure is a wanton thingSweet those trammels of your hairSongs of four parts:Live not poor bloomThe nightingale in silent nightO what is she? (the first part)See forth her eyes (the second part)When to the gloomy woodsOf floods of tearsSongs of five partsHave I found her?Down the hills Corinna tripsCamilla fair tripped o'er the plainSadness sit downLife of my lifeI heard a noiseWith bittersighsWhy do I dying live?In depth of griefAll the day I waste (the first part)Why dost thou fly? (the second part)Come Sorrow help me to lamentSongs of six parts:Cupid in a bed of roses (the first part)Cytherea smiling said (the second part)Her hair the net of golden wireFond love is blind (the first part)Ah Cupid grant (the second part)She with a cruel frown

Deeply moving music brings to life the sacred soliloquy of the Savior in Gethsemane. Opening with an expressive Welsh hymn tune the piece then surrenders to the heartfelt prayers of Jesus as He confronts the shadow of His impending arrest and crucifixion. A bittersweet melody rises like a prayer from a text filled with imagery and emotion. The orchestration is restrained yet powerful and along with the evocative vocals creates a lush tone painting. Score and Parts (alto rec/fl ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 perc hp pno solo vn vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

The debut single by Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B is a reflection on the story of Peter Pan and Neverland featuring a simple piano underlay and smooth vocals that capture the bittersweet nostalgia of youth.

A Cantata for Holy Week-Portraits in Grace is a musical gallery of faith displaying the life ministry and passion of Jesus. Through scripture narration and song the backdrop is created for the reflections of the Lenten season particularly during Holy Week. As the cantata moves through Christ's extraordinary life each song displays the sacred beauty of the Savior and lingers with His many graceful acts of love. The work ends with Christ's death on the cross and the bittersweet beauty of this redemptive gift to the world. With options that include the visual arts the presentation can be expanded to include more members of your congregation taking the cantata beyond the loft. A small consortof instruments is available as well. Songs include: Prelude Portrait Fairest Lord Jesus The Healer Behold the King We Remember A Sacred Garden Let Us Gather in the Shadow of the Cross Portrait of the Cross Recessional of Shadows. Score and Parts (fl cl hn hp pno vn vc) available as a Printed Editional and as a digital download.

Lully Lullay was written at the request of Philip Reed music director of the Bury St Edmunds Bach Choir which gave the first performance on 17 December 2011 at Holy Trinity Church Long Melford Suffolk. Inspired by the familiar medieval text of the Coventry Carol it is sung a cappella and invokes the sense of a lullaby through its metre and lilting melody. The fragility and bittersweet tonality of the opening verse is reflected in the continuous interaction between the tonic and dominant keys and resolving dissonances. This develops into broader passages of increased range and dynamics during the second and third verses where the melody ispassed between the upper and lower voices clearly invoking the poignancy of the text. The last verse returns to the original theme with subtle harmonic changes and a reflective final cadence.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to more expansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles.Harriet Wybor was born in Leeds in 1986 and read music as an undergraduate at Durham University followed by an M.A. in composition with Martyn Harry and António Pinho Vargas.Harriet’s main compositional interests are sacred and secular contemporary choral and chamber music and the relationship between music and time. Her work reflects a wide range of influences from renaissance choral music and medieval texts to 20th-century literature and art. Harriet has had works performed by the Northern Sinfonia (conducted by H K Gruber) Psappha the Allegri String Quartet St John’s College Choir Durham the Bury St Edmunds Bach Choir and the Fishburn Band broadcast on BBC Radio 2’s Listen to the Band.After graduating from Durham University Harriet continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh where she read for

Uses: General Hymn Arrangement Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:12; Psalm 16:11; Psalm 71:1-8 A classic hymn text receives an update with a new melody in this setting of Leaning on the Everlasting Arms. The reliability and sufficiency of Gods grace isconveyed with a bittersweet theme that is supported by counter-tunes and warm four-part harmonic moments. A sensitive piano accompaniment completes the package.

National Federation of Music Clubs 2014-2016 Selection Early Intermediate Level-In Song Without Words Carolyn Miller has written a soulful melody that will last a lifetime: this is a beautiful piece that is simple and bittersweet yet heartfelt and inspiring. Key: F Major. To see other NFMC selections click here .

Uses: Commitment Communion General Lent Stewardship Scripture: Matthew 19:27 - Luke 14:33 This beloved text of repentance and commitment is a call to faith and trust. Beautifully set to music the bittersweet qualities of devotion and dedication are tenderly delivered. Sensitive piano writing adds color and support while thoughtful voice leading enables choirs of any size to excel. For a moment of decision or reflection before the sermon this anthem is a treasure.

This three-minute piece for string quartet unites the typical features of Elena Kats-Chernin's compositions: blues harmony, a motor-like rhythm driven by syncopes, bittersweet melodies and austere-poetic sonority. Silver Eucalypt was written in 2006 and recorded in 2012 by the Acacia Quartet on their CD 'Blue Silence' released by Vexations840. Now there is finally a printed edition which may be a charming addition to the repertoire of professional and amateur musicians alike. / Quatuor A Cordes

Opera in Seven Scenes. Par BENJAMIN GEORGE. Picture a day like this is the fourth collaboration between George Benjamin and Martin Crimp, whose acclaimed partnership produced Written on Skin, Lessons in Love and Violence, and Into the Little Hill. Playwright Martin Crimp’s text for the opera is a bittersweet fable on grief and renewal. It tells the story of a Woman (mezzosoprano) who has lost her child; if she can meet one truly happy person before nightfall, they will return to life. In her search, across seven scenes, she meets a pair of lovers, a Composer and their assistant, an Artisan, Collector, and the mysterious Zabelle. Crimp’s text is both lyrical and immediate, matching the precision and intensity of Benjamin’s music. Picture a day like this premiered at the Aix-en-Provence Festival in 2023; the 60-minute work is scored for five voices (S-S-MS-Ct-Bar) and twenty-two instrumentalists. / Date parution : 2023-07-31/ Livre / Choeur Mixte et Ensemble

Uses: Holy Week Maundy ThursdayScripture: Matthew 26:36-46 Luke 22:39-44 Mark 14:32-41The shadows of Gethsemane are poignantly portrayed in this new choral for Holy Week. With deep sadness theanthem delivers the Savior's anguished prayers and is a bittersweet reminder of the precious gift of grace. Moving! SATB with opt. cello. Duration: ca. 4:03.

The Gallipoli Campaign took place between April 1915 and January 1916 and marked the first significant military engagement for Australia as an independent dominion. The Gallipoli Songbook commemorates this crucial event of the Great War with a collection of contemporary songs relating to the soldiers, the public at home, and the sheer poignancy of such a tragic event, all arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar.The diversity of songs included in this Gallipoli Songbook is testament to the spirit of optimism, consolation and humour inherent in the collective consciousness at the time of such great anxiety and fear. This is a wonderful compilation of contemporary tunes that were popular both before the War, during the various campaigns and after the War itself. Some songs included here sum up the optimistic and patriotic spirit in the years leading up to Gallipoli, such as Waltzing Matilda and God Save The King, while others like And The Band Played Waltzing Matilda, from after the event, look back on the horrors of the Anzac experience on those fateful days.Other tunes come from the wonderful British Music Hall tradition, using irony, sarcasm and humour to overcome the sadness associated with the Great War. Songs like Oh! It's A Lovely War, It's A Long Way To Tipperary and Along The Road To Gundagai were popular both at home and as marching tunes, conquering the petrifying realities of war with rousing music and song. The Gallipoli Songbook also includes wistful, sad and heartbreakingly poignant lyrics that capture the unavoidable sadness associated with the costs of total war, songs like I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now, There's A Long, Long Trail and The Gift Of Years, all bittersweet reflections on love, loss and life's transience. Each song included here is a fantastic way to remember the victims of the Gallipoli campaign, and to understand the power that music has to allay, disguise and reflect upon fear and anxiety. The songs, arranged for Piano, Vocal and Guitar with full lyrics and chord boxes, are a fascinating insight into the period from before the War to after it, and their timelessness makes them as fun to play and sing now, as they were back then. The book also contains a smattering of brilliant images from the time, as well as an extensive foreword that explains, in detail, some of the songs and their meanings.The Gallipoli Songbook is an enjoyable, poignant and fascinating collection of tunes of, or relating to, the Great War and the Gallipoli campaign. Each song is beautiful in its own way, and would be perfect for a commemorative performance, or just an addition to your general repertoire. This songbook is perfect for a musician interested in history, or simply anyone who appreciates the golden age of emotive songs that meant more back then than we could ever imagine today. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

The debut single by Canadian singer/songwriter Ruth B is a reflection on the story of Peter Pan and Neverland with a simple piano underlay and smooth vocals that capture the bittersweet nostalgia of youth.