George Arthur

The twentieth century in Britain witnessed a renewed interest in the number of new settings of the 'Missa Brevis' being composed by leading contemporary composers. These included works by Richard Rodn...

The piece has a very clear two-part structure. A peaceful setting, resembling a lullaby which rarely rises above mp in the first section. Silence also plays a key part in the opening. Each vocal part...

> Imitative sections alternate with simple homophonic choral passages > Uses a rich range of dynamic contrasts in a short space of time to enhance the meaning of the words > A serene setting suitable...

> A new setting which explores the original Ave Maria plainchant > Plainchant is shared between all the voices creating a choral mosaic of sound > Explores a wide mixture of choral textures from spars...

> A gentle, moving setting highlighting the meaning of the text > Moves from simple two part writing through imitative to full four part choral texture > Floating melodic lines over a hushed choral te...

A calm and gentle homophonic setting with moments of melodic interest spread amongst the voices. The central section of the work is driven forward by a rhythmic ostinato in the alto and tenor parts. V...

A serene setting for choir which features a simple step like melody with a beautifully flowing solo soprano line above. The musical setting uses two lullaby-like rhythmical ostinatos which run right t...

A gentle, reflective setting that has a three-part structure with a short coda. Three and four part rising choral lines at the start, contrast with a central melodic section in the sopranos, supported...

George Arthur 's Prayer Of Thomas Ken, composed for unaccompanied SATB double choir, was the winner of the Hereford Three Choirs Festival Choral Compositions Competition 2015. It was first performed a...

Simple Gifts ist ein Shaker-Lied, das 1848 geschrieben und komponiert wurde und Elder Joseph Brackett aus Alfred Shaker Village zugeschrieben wird. Das Lied war fast unbekannt, bis Aaron Copland die M...

> A traditional and popular Christmas Carol from England in the 17th Century > A great new alternative to the traditional arrangements by Martin Shaw, Sir David Willcocks, John Rutter and Simon Presto...