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The Lord is my shepherd for SATB unaccompanied ‘This contemplative setting of Psalm 23 presents the well-loved ”The Lord is my Shepherd” text within a four-part, homophonic texture. Hymn-like and lyrical, this unaccompanied composition is illustrative of Howard Skempton”s concise musical language.’ Komponist: Howard Skempton, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Chorpartitur Download, 9780193531581 […]
Come away, come away death SATB unaccompanied ‘Skempton”s setting of one of the fool”s songs from Twelfth Night is poignant and sombre, featuring angular melodies and homophonic textures that clearly convey Shakespeare”s moving words. Originally published in the collection Shall I compare thee.’ Komponist: Howard Skempton, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Noten Download, […]
Preces and Responses for SATB unaccompanied ‘Skempton”s setting of the Preces and Responses is simple, well-crafted, and harmonically rewarding, and is perfect for choirs seeking new material for the liturgy.’ Komponist: Wilhelm August Jurek, Howard Skempton, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Chorpartitur, 9780193517875 Schwierigkeitsgrad: Recht einfach (2/6) Verfügbar als: : nur Gedruckt – […]
Ave Maria for SATB unaccompanied This simple, well-crafted motet is bright, optimistic, and compelling. Skempton employs artful homophony and sensitive word-setting, and the repetitions of the opening refrain build towards an effective central climax. Komponist: Howard Skempton, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Chorpartitur, 9780193517752 Schwierigkeitsgrad: Recht einfach (2/6) Verfügbar als: : nur Gedruckt […]
Rise up, my love By Howard Skempton (1947-). For SATB choir, a cappella. Mixed Voices. New Horizons. Secular, Choral Leaflet. Vocal score. 8 pages. Duration 10´. Verlag Oxford University PressSATB choir, a cappella, vocal score, Secular, Choral Leaflet Howard Skempton, → Rise up, my love
More sweet than my refrain for S/A TB unaccompanied ‘More sweet than my refrain is a tender miniature for three-part choir set to the text of a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The motet features on the new Ars Nova Copenhagen recording, ”First Drop” (Canteloupe: CA21127).’ Komponist: Howard Skempton, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, […]
It was a star SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied From the collection Epiphany to All Saints for Choirs, this lively and spiritual-influenced piece features a constantly shifting time signature and a text by the composer narrating the journey of the three wise men. Scored for SATB unaccompanied, it is particularly suitable for performance at the feast […]
Into this world, this day did come SSA unaccompanied ‘From the collection For Him all Stars, ”Into this world, this day did come” is a meditative carol by Howard Skempton, scored for SSA unaccompanied. Featuring a frequently-changing time signature and lucid harmonies throughout, this beautiful piece creates an atmosphere of reverence and prayer.’ Komponist: Howard […]
Adam lay y-bounden for SATB unaccompanied ‘A simple setting of this popular medieval Advent carol which has great originality and impact. The style is controlled, almost austere, and the effect is hypnotic. This is an unsettling but poignant piece that forces the listener to confront the mystery of Christ”s coming foretold in the words.’ Komponist: […]
Rise Up, My Love for SATB unaccompanied ‘This setting of the Song of Songs is a fine example of Skempton”s distinctive ability to distil and express the emotional essence of a text. Beautifully understated, and employing a straightforward tonal language with gorgeously refined harmony, this is an exquisite piece of choral writing.’ Komponist: Howard Skempton, […]