Desmond Ratcliffe

Faure was not drawn to compose a Requiem because of the death of a loved one, even though his mother had died during the early stages of composition and his father had passed away two years before. Fa...

Shortly before his death, Giovanni Pergolesi moved to the Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, where he composed his last works. Among these is his Stabat mater. The piece reveals the infusion into churc...

Discover the timeless beauty and emotional depth of the celebrated "Requiem" in a resonant arrangement for female choir (SSA) and piano. Desmond Ratcliffe has masterfully arranged this moving masterpi...

Thomas Arne's Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind arranged by Desmond Ratcliffe for unaccompanied SATB choir. This work is a setting of text from As You Like It, Act 2, Scene 7 by William Shakespeare. Durati...

An Old Basque Carol harmonised by Desmond Ratcliffe for SATB Choir A Cappella.

For female or boys' voices. Vocal score (in English and Latin) contains all voice parts and piano accompaniment, edited by Desmond Ratcliffe.

From Darkness To Light is a beautiful setting of the story of Holy week and Easter scripture, composed by Desmond Ratcliffe, for SATB Chorus with Organ Accompaniment.

One of the finest works of Vivaldi's choral settings, arranged for the upper voices by Desmond Ratcliffe. Uplifting and melodic, the intoxicating tunes and spellbinding optimism have helped it to beco...

A meditation on the sacred passion of the holy redeemer', arranged for tenor (or soprano) and bass (or alto) soli, SSA chorus and organ, with hymns for congregational participation. Edited by Desmond...