À Chloris

This title is taken from the compilation French Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choir (NOV165198) This song declares itself immediately as a variation on the Renaissance and Baroque tradition of the pastoral song with its use of the title 'To Chloris ' (Chloris and Phyllis were the generic names for pastoral shepherdesses and nymphs in Renaissance and Baroque literature) and the ornamentation in the accompaniment the repeated trills and turns also evoke the realm of the Baroque song. However the work is not a mere imitation; it is a modern song one that pays homage to rather than imitates the older models.

Compiled by Noelle BarkerCONTENTSARNE Thomas: Sleep Gentle cherub (E - A)BALES Alfonso: Chloris sigh'd (G - G)BLOW John: Philander do not think of arms (E - A)BUSH Geoffrey: Love for such a cherry lip (C sharp - G flat)HOLST Gustav: Persephone (D -G flat)MORLEY Thomas: Thyrsis and Milla (G - G)PARRY Hubert: Weep you no more (E - G)PIERSON Henry Hugo: The white owl (C - E)PURCELL Henry: Hark! how all things with one sound rejoice (D - F)STORACE Stephen: How mistaken is the lover (D - G)SULLIVAN Arthur: Where the bee sucks (D - G)

Selected from Musica Britannica Volume 33 edited by Ian SpinkCONTENTSWilt thou forgive the sin? D - G (John Hilton)Wilt Chloris cast her sun-bright eyes? G sharp - F (Simon Ives)Mark how the blushful morn D - G (Nicholas Lanier)Stay silly heart and do not break D - F (Nicholas Lanier)Bid me but live and I will live G - F (Henry Lawes)No no fair heretic it cannot be E - F(G) (Henry Lawes)Out upon it I have lov'd C - D (Henry Lawes)Sweet stay awhile why do you rise? D - G (Henry Lawes)Will you know my mistress' face? E flat - F (Henry Lawes)Faith be no longer coy F - G (William Lawes)Since 'tis my fate to be thy slave E - E(William Webb)In a season all oppressed G sharp - E (John Wilson)Since love hath in thine and mine eye D - F (John Wilson)Take O take those lips away G - G (John Wilson)Wherefore peep'st thou envious day? G - A (John Wilson)Set for the Associated Board Grade 5 examination.

20 Melodies Voix Moyenne Et Piano-As Proust liked to remind us Reynaldo Hahn (1875-1947) had a clear voice that was really appreciated in Paris at the time: he believed Hahn’s mouth was a genius music instrument that was letting the most beautiful sad yet warm voice out when he was singing. Following the first volume written in 1986 Melodies Volume 2 comprises twenty exciting songs for Voice with Piano Accompaniment composed by Reynaldo Hahn. These twenty melodies are: Quand la nuit n'est pas étoilée – Cantique - La Délaissée - La chère blessure – Théone - Le souvenir d'voir Cante-Quand je fus pris au pavillon - Chanson au bord de la fontaine - Sur l'eau – Fumée - Le printemps - Dans la nuit - Les fontaines - A Chloris - Le rossignol des lilas - A nos morts ignorés - Ma jeunesse - Le plus beau présent - Puisque j'ai mis ma lèvre - La douce paix

This collection of French Songs and Choruses includes a wealth of original choral music by French composers, as well as many wonderful arrangements of some of the greatest French songs ever composed. Suitable for Mixed-Voice Choirs of all sizes and abilities, this is the perfect collection for finding new performance pieces, but would work equally well as a complete concert programme. The selections in this songbook are second-to-none, with some of the most beautiful and affecting French choral music compiled into one volume. Many original works are included here, with these choral compositions by giants of French classical music often being regarded as some of their finest work. Pieces like Madrigal by Gabriel Fauré, a new edition of Maurice Ravel's incredible Trois Chansons, Camille Saint-Saëns's Calme Des Nuits and Trinquons as well as Reynaldo Hahn's three Rondels, originally written for SATB choir. French Songs And Choruses also features a great many arrangements of works that have been enjoyed by choirs and singers for many years. The harmonies of songs like Chanson D'Amour by Gabriel Fauré convey just how stunning a song this is to hear as well as to sing, while others like Debussy's Beau Soir offer a similarly beautiful take on a different theme. With all of these songs, the joy will be in careful selection, fantastic practice and the thrill of performance for you and your audience. Such a grand selection of Songs And Choruses For Mixed-Voice Choirs is sure to enhance or invigorate your choir's repertoire, giving you an enjoyable introduction to the finest choral music that France has to offer. The delightful arrangements of the carefully-selected French Songs And Choruses included in this collection will make a perfectly French-flavoured addition to your general repertoire, or simply a complete concert in itself. The clear and accurate engravings make this book a pleasure to dip in and out of in your search for the perfect song, and with so many great compositions included, we're sure you'll find it! Please note that most of the lyrics are in French, but translations are included that also serve the purpose of enhancing your understanding of such poetic music./ Recueil / Choeur Mixte (SATB) et Piano

Par LIVINGSTONE ANGELA / MAXWELL DONALD. 25 popular works for baritone or bass voice with piano accompaniment featuring selected works from the major exam board syllabuses, spanning Grades 5 to 8 and beyond. Includes a preface and performance notes by Donald Maxwell and Angela Livingstone, and a digital version of the book to view on any device./ Recueil / Baryton ou Basse et Piano