Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Anthem for unaccompanied SATB choir from Britten's dramatic cantata The Company of Heaven./ Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Sacred and Profane consists of eight settings for unaccompanied voices of lyrics from RT Davis' collection of Medieval English lyrics, composed early in 1975 for Peter Pears and the Wilbye Consort of Voices. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. A dramatic work of considerable substance, from which individual movements may be performed separately as anthems or concert works. The work sets a variety of texts from authors as varied as John Ruskin, Francis Thompson, Christina Rossetti, Blake and Bunyan. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Chorale

Corpus Christi With Cat And Mouse is a setting of fragments selected from the Richard Hill Commonplace Book an early 16th century manuscript in the library of Balliol College Oxford. Commissioned by the Master andFellows of Balliol College to commemorate the centenary of the death of Benjamin Jowett Master of Balliol 1870-1893 this work was first performed by the Chapel Choir of Balliol College conducted by Mark Dawes in November1993.For unaccompanied SATB choir. This vocal score includes a piano accompaniment for rehearsal purposes.

Britten ' A Ceremony of Carols ' est certainliy une des pièces chorales plus populaires pour le temps des fêtes. Sa magnifique collection d'airs de Noël a été composée à l'origine pour voice(s) élevé et harpe. En raison de sa grande popularité Boosey and Hawkes a pu / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Harpe (Ou Piano)

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Britten's Chorale is a setting of a French carol dating probably from the 17th century, entitled Romancero, although more commonly known as Picardy. The text is by W.H. Auden, and the piece was first performed by the Purcell Singers in December 1961 in London. A Piano accompaniment is provided for rehearsal purposes. / Niveau : Elémentaire / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

Britten's Jubilate is written for SATB choir and Organ accompaniment.Benjamin Britten's birthday (22nd November 1913 Lowestoft) falls on St. Cecilia's Day a happy augury for the career of one of Britain's greatestcomposers. Essentially a vocal composer Britten won international fame for his operas and song-cycles. He never abandoned the principles of tonality and was a 'modern' composer who reached a mass audience and a conservative whoseoriginality no radical would sensibly deny. He shared with his predecessors Parry Vaughan Williams and Holst an intense interest in works for amateurs and children. His brilliant gifts as a pianist and conductor coupled withhis virtuosic inventiveness also led him to compose music for great performers such as the cellist Mstislav Rostropovich and the singers Galina Vishnevskaya Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau and Janet Baker.The greatestpersonal influence on his music was the Tenor Peter Pears for whom he composed many operatic and vocal roles. In 1948 Britten Pears and Eric Crozier founded the Aldeburgh Festival now one of the most respected established fornew English music. In 1952 he was made a Companion of Honour in 1965 received the Order of Merit and in 1976 the year of his death he became the first composer to receive a life peerage.Oxford University Press wasBritten's first publisher. In the early 1930s A Boy Was Born and the Simple Symphony brought him great critical acclaim and launched his compositional career. Oxford is delighted to present some previouslyunpublished pieces in collaboration with the Britten Estate. These include the Double Concerto for Violin and Viola premiered at Snape by the Britten-Pears Orchestra under Kent Nagano in June 1997; Two Portraits forString Orchestra premiered on BBC Radio 3 in December 1995 by the Northern Sinfonia under Martyn Brabbins; The World Of The Spirit the full version first performed in 1938 on the BBC Home Service the abridged

Adapted from Psalm 139 “Know My Heart” was originally written for the 1993 Louisiana Baptist All-State Youth Choir. But don't think this piece can only be used with youth; it's a beautiful SATB anthem any adult choirwould be proud to sing. Psalm 139 is one of the most comforting of the Psalms and Benjamin Harlan's setting of it makes it even more meaningful. A very free and expressive a cappella section written in triplets precedes a majesticrestating of the opening lines of the Psalm. Concluding with a quiet plea “O know my heart O God ” “Know My Heart” will be a memorable choral offering that's worth a little extra rehearsing. Outstanding.

A fresh text from Jan McGuire blends with the joyous I Saw Three Ships Christmas tune in this upbeat anthem. Benjamin Harlan's arrangement gives just the right touch for this song ... particularly appropriate as a Christmasprocessional or recessional.Available separately: SATB BonusTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (full orchestra).

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. The lesser known of Britten's settings of Psalm 100. Jubilate Deo was intended as a companion piece to the Te Deum In C , and is an exuberant, joyful song. The piece remained unpublished until after Britten's death. Arranged for SATB Choir with Organ accompaniment. / Niveau : Assez Facile / Répertoire / Voix Mixtes

These time-honoured words so suitable for the musical adornment of a service of marriage or blessing receive a new and very moving encounter with music through the inspiration of Benjamin Woodgates. His five-part a cappella setting is in a simple three-part form rightly illustrating the tempestuous waters that cannot quench love in a more strenuous middle section. The overall impression however is of the stillness and solemnity of a special moment of ceremony by definition unique and unrepeatable which will nonetheless be renewed in spirit with every performance of this glowing and rapturous setting.

This is a warm and inviting new setting based on the familiar and loved hymn text. Benjamin Harlan's original music soars giving a dynamic new meaning to the words. The smooth middle section gives way to a satisfying conclusion. Beautiful!

Good Friday is the perfect time for this anthem although any Lenten use would be appropriate. Benjamin Harlan's ponderous and dark music moves to a beautiful and positive response to Christ's choice to endure the cross. Moving! Available: SATB.

This is perhaps the most recognized and certainly the most memorized passage in all of the scriptures. Jesus teaches his disciples about the nature of prayer and shows his followers the importance of giving thanks and glory toGod. Benjamin Harlan's setting for SATB choir and optional cello is a welcome addition to the other celebrated versions of this beloved scripture. Memorable.