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The Wise Men and the Star for SATB unaccompanied ‘A mystical, atmospheric Epiphany carol, The Wise Men and the Star sets a text by Lucia Quinault depicting the journey of the wise men. Tarney”s appealing musical language creates a sense of expectancy, and beautiful moments of stillness and quiet enable the listener to reflect on […]
The Lover's Ghost for SATB and Piano ‘Tarney”s setting of this traditional Scottish text offers catchy melodies and folk-inspired harmonies, driven by a rhythmic piano accompaniment. The ballad is framed by a repeating, haunting, and ethereal a cappella phrase that hints at the unearthly nature of the subject.’ Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford […]
The Lover's Ghost for cambiata 1, cambiata 2, baritone, and piano ‘An original composition on a traditional and well-loved text, this is a pulsating, rhythmic piece that displays Tarney”s keen sense of texture and lines that appeal to young singers. The harmonic language is folk-inspired but with exciting chromatic shifts.’ Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / […]
The Waiting Sky for SATB unaccompanied ‘This lucidly reflective miniature sets an evocative text by Lucia Quinault that depicts a rural winter scene. There is a sense of waiting for the ”shining star” and, while it would make a beautiful addition to a concert programme at other times of the year, the setting is perfect […]
Balulalow for SATBarB unaccompanied This Christmas miniature captures the intimacy and atmosphere of the well-loved 16th-century text. Through homophonic textures, word-painting, the use of extended harmonies, and a lilting rhythm, the piece has a subtlety that provides a challenge for established choirs while remaining musically accessible. Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, […]
Stars for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied ‘In this ethereal, atmospheric setting of Canadian poet Marjorie Pickthall”s ”Stars”, Oliver Tarney displays great sensitivity to the poem”s vivid imagery and employs an evocative harmonic language that perfectly captures the beauty and wonder that the poet describes.’ Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Noten […]
The Waiting Sky for SSAA unaccompanied Oliver Tarney has re-worked his popular unaccompanied minature The Waiting Sky for upper voices. While it would make a beautiful addition to a concert programme at other times of the year, the setting is perfect as a reflective carol for Advent, anticipating the wonder of the birth of Christ. […]
The silver swan for SSA and piano ‘Originally published as part of the Songbird collection As you sing, this is a beautiful and modern setting of a traditional text, popularised by Orlando Gibbons” well-known madrigal ”The silver swan”.’ Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Chorpartitur Download, 9780193538788 Verfügbar als: : Notendownload […]
Shenandoah for CCBar and piano This beautiful arrangement of the well-loved folksong gradually grows from simple one- and two-part vocal writing to a delightful display of interweaving imitation in three parts, before an eventual ebbing away. The flowing piano accompaniment provides harmonic support throughout. Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Noten […]
Sea Fever for CCBar and piano ‘This is an imaginative and modern-sounding setting of John Masefield”s popular poem (2017 marks the 50th anniversary of Masefield”s death). This expressive piece ebbs and flows, and provides imitative textures and well-crafted narrative.’ Komponist: Oliver Tarney, Herausgeber / Notenverlag: Oxford University Press, Edition: Noten Download, 9780193537279 Verfügbar als: : […]