Pilgrim Journey

SKU: HL.14021105

ISBN 9780711997950. UPC: 884088433307. 8.25x11.75x0.088 inches.

The composer writes: Pilgrim was inspired, it will be no surprise to learn, by reading Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress - Vaughan Williams's great opera on the subject had fascinated me from its first performance, yet it was a long time before I caught up with this essential item in any well-stocked library of English classics. It made a great impression, not least because of its theme of a journey of self-discovery, and a rediscovery or renewal of faith. These are ideas which have a strong interest for me, not in religious terms but in their application to every aspect of human life (including great journeys), and this piece reflects my response in musical terms to this concern. The tempo of the whole piece, which lasts about 18 minutes, is basically slow. There are two quick episodes, but these act somewhat like the trio sections of a classical scherzo, save that the tempo relationships are inverted (the classical trios would have been slower, not quicker) and the canvas is much larger, being that of a single, substantial, slow movement. The form of the whole is perhaps fantasia-like rather than having any relationship to classical forms such as sonata or rondo - some motifs and themes are varied as the work develops, and the opening chords are of primary importance throughout the work. There has been no attempt to convey any pictorial elements deriving from Bunyan's great book. There is, however, one feature which, upon completion of the score, struck me with some force, which is that almost all the thematic material is essentially striving upwards - there is a constant upward movement (sometimes over a lengthy period) throughout the work. Pilgrim was commissioned by the Luton Music Club for the Raphael Ensemble with funds provided by the Eastern Arts Board and Bedfordshire County Council, and is dedicated to the Luton Music Club. The first performance was given in Luton on February 10th 1997 and followed, as part of a joint scheme, by performances in the same week at the Music Clubs of Bedford and Leighton Buzzard.

SKU: HL.4007694

UPC: 196288081050.

“Four roads lead to Santiago,” so begins the Book of the Pilgrim. Written in the 12th century, the Codex Calixtinus opened the way for pilgrimage from most cities in Europe and North Africa to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Compostela - The Way of St James describes the pilgrims' journey. After a slow introduction, a brilliant theme announces the start of the journey. The arrival in Spain is indicated by incantatory chants and majestic chords. Finally, the music softens as the pilgrims venerate St James.

SKU: BT.DHP-1226427-030

English-German-French-Dutch.

Four roads lead to Santiago, so begins the Book of the Pilgrim. Written in the 12th century, the Codex Calixtinus opened the way for pilgrimage from most cities in Europe and North Africa to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain. Compostela - The Way of St James describes the pilgrims' journey. After a slow introduction, a brilliant theme announces the start of the journey. The arrival in Spain is indicated by incantatory chants and majestic chords. Finally, the music softens as the pilgrims venerate St James.

‘Er leiden vier wegen naar Santiago’ zo begint het boek der pelgrims. De Codex Calixtinus, geschreven in de 12e eeuw, effende indertijd de weg voor pelgrimages vanuit de meeste steden in Europa en Noord-Afrika naar het Spaanse Santiago de Compostela. Compostela - The Way of St James (Compostela de weg van de heilige Jakobus) is een beschrijving van zo’n pelgrimstocht. Na een langzame inleiding kondigt een stralend thema het begin van de reis aan. De aankomst in Spanje wordt gemarkeerd door bezwerende melodieën en majestueuze akkoorden. Tot slot wordt de muziek zachter om de diepe eerbied van de pelgrims voor de heilige Jakobus te verklanken.

Vier Wege führen nach Santiago“, so beginnt das Pilgerbuch. Der im 12. Jahrhundert verfasste Codex Calixtinus ebnete den Weg für Pilgerreisen aus den meisten Städten Europas und Nordafrikas nach Santiago de Compostela in Spanien. Compostela - The Way of St James beschreibt die Pilgerreise auf dem Jakobsweg. Nach einer langsamen Einleitung kündigt ein brillantes Thema den Beginn der Reise an. Die Ankunft in Spanien wird durch religiöse Gesänge und majestätische Akkorde angezeigt. Schließlich wird die Musik leiser, während die Pilger den Heiligen Jakob verehren.

« Quatre chemins vont Saint-Jacques », ainsi commence le Livre du Pèlerin. Écrit au XIIe siècle, le Codex Calixtinus ouvre la voie du pèlerinage qui va de la plupart des villes d’Europe et du nord de l’Afrique vers Saint-Jacques de Compostelle, en Espagne. Compostela - Sur le chemin de St Jacques de Compostelle (The Way of St James) décrit la marche des pèlerins. Après une lente introduction, un thème brillant annonce qu’il faut prendre la route. L’arrivée en Espagne est indiquée par des chants incantatoires et des accords majestueux. Enfin, la musique d’adoucit alors que les pèlerins vénèrent St Jacques.

SKU: CA.3410400

ISBN 9790007103392. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.

SKU: CA.3410409

ISBN 9790007212568. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: CA.3410403

ISBN 9790007017453. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: CA.3410412

ISBN 9790007212582. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: CA.3410405

ISBN 9790007103408. Language: German.

An unknown work from the so-called Buckeburger Bach, which at first was ascribed unjustly to Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach. The story of the Suffering of the Lord is examined from a different perspective. Pilgrims have undertaken a journey to the Holy Land and when they arrive they are informed by a hermit of the suffering and death of Christ. An additional figure, an angel, lends this representation of the Passion a heightened form for communicating the importance of the suffering of Christ.. Score available separately - see item CA.3410400.

SKU: LO.99-2979L

SKU: GI.G-3347INST

Brass quartet and timpani parts are optional.

SKU: HP.8691C

UPC: 763628986919.

Traditional Spiritual This traditional spiritual is given a fresh, rhythmic treatment from arranger, Lloyd Larson. Originally set for SATB choirs in his musical Singin' in the Spirit (Code 8421), it is now available for solo voice with either piano accompaniment or with the addition of rhythm instruments. This prayerful song embodies the theme of life's spiritual walk that all along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.

SKU: HP.8691

UPC: 763628186913.

Traditional Spiritual This traditional spiritual is given a fresh, rhythmic treatment from arranger, Lloyd Larson. Originally set for SATB choirs in his musical Singin' in the Spirit (Code 8421), it is now available for solo voice with either piano accompaniment or with the addition of rhythm instruments. This prayerful song embodies the theme of life's spiritual walk that all along my pilgrim journey, Lord, I want Jesus to walk with me.