Setting a newly written text by Charles Bennett, Five days that changed the world takes singers on a journey through five historical events: the invention of printing, the abolition of slavery, the fi...
From the collection Bob Chilcott Carols 2, 'Still, still, still' is Chilcott's sensitive arrangement of the carol, scored for SATB unaccompanied. Interweaving harmonies and a recurring counter-melody...
A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, which he clothes in r...
Arranged here for solo low voice and piano or organ, this heartfelt setting is built upon a haunting melody of folk-like simplicity, underpinned throughout by a lyrical and independent accompaniment....
Scored for high voice and piano or organ, this setting of a Jewish text is simple but uplifting, and well-supported by a flowing keyboard accompaniment. Also available in a version for solo low voice.
One of Chilcott's best-loved carols is here arranged for solo voice and piano. The text, a beautiful poem by Clive Sansom narrating the experience of the shepherds drawn by starlight to the baby Jesus...
Combining texts by Christina Rossetti and Robert Burns, the composer imbues both themes with a sense of happiness and contentment with the world, and the interplay between the melodies results in a tr...
For SS or SA, with keyboard, or orchestra, or brass. An easy and original setting with an extremely memorable tune of the well-known Rossetti text. An SATB version is also available. Orchestral and br...
Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The work is framed by the gentle bossa nova style of the warm Kyrie and relaxed Agnus Dei, which is prefaced by a funky Benedict...
This gentle and expressive setting of John Donne's 'Catch a falling star' once again demonstrates Chilcott's ability to 'get inside' a text. His wistful melody, varied vocal textures, and rich harmony...
