Classical Music

Britten's Chorale is a setting of a French carol dating probably from the 17th century, entitled Romancero, although more commonly known as Picardy.

Through the well-known first theme of its opening 'Prelude', Charpentier's spectacular Te Deum has become the best-known of all French baroque grands motets. Prepared by the distinguished French baroq...

These three famous choruses are amongst the most memorable highlights of Italian opera: Anvil chorus from Il Trovatore, Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves from Nabucco and Grand March from Aida.

'The Marlborough Canticles' were first performed by Marlborough College Choir at St George's Chapel, Windsor in April 1996. A work that combines beautiful, lyrical melodies with gentle swaying dance r...

The Faber New Choral Works series sets out to introduce a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series aims to draw in a rich diversity of living...

Faber New Choral Works introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both l...

Written for the St. David's Cathedral Festival, 'Jubilate Deo' (for SATB with organ accompaniment) is an appropriately exuberant and joyful setting.

A moving arrangement of Wendy Cope's poem Spared which she wrote following the events of September 11, 2001 by the talented composer Howard Goodall who himself witnessed the collapse of the towers on...

Veni, Sancte Spiritus has been commissioned by Tyim Hastie-Smith for the meeting of the Headmasters and Headmistresses' Conference in 2008. The first performance will be given by Dean Close Chamber Ch...

Morten Lauridsen's I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes was written for Stephen Layton and Polyphony and has been recorded on Lauridsen: Nocturnes (Hyperion, CDA 67580). Purchase the sheet music here arranged for...

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Unconditional Love is Howard Goodall's heartfelt cantata of remembrance and gratitude, a poignant reflection upon the Covid-19 crisis. It gives thanks to those who sacrificed their lives and seeks to...

Never To Forget is a powerfully emotive choral work written in honour of the NHS health and care workers in the UK who died caring for others during the COVID-19 pandemic. The text comprises their nam...

A River Out Of Eden is Howard Goodall's vibrant choral anthem for SATB voices and piano, composed to celebrate the service of Sid and Cindy Davis at St Luke's United Methodist Church, Houston. The mus...

Echo is Jessica Curry's emotive setting of the Christina Rossetti poem for SATB chorus and orchestra, composed for the highly regarded Crouch End Festival Chorus, here available with piano reduction....

Commissioned by Streatham Choral, By-by, Lullaby, By-by is Howard Goodall’s enchanting setting of a 16th century English lullaby carol, for SATB choir and organ. The music paints a serene picture with...

Malcom Arnold's The Song of Simeon was first performed on 5th January, 1960, at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and tells the story of the Nativity. The work may be performed as a stage or a concert pre...

Commissioned by Sospiri for their CD A Multitude of Voices, this evocative setting of Edward Thomas's 1916 poem showcases Alexander L'Estrange's unique choral voice at its best. Combining classic chor...

Heinrich SchÜtz is one of the greats, and revered scholar Peter Aston provides the information to do his music right. Providing the text in both the original German and English, Dr. Aston also include...

This motet is one of the composer's forty such motets in the collection Polyhymnia Caduceatrix et Panegyrica, in which Praetorius organized the many performance ideas of his time (1571-1621). The edit...

This jewel of a composition provides a delightful example of Mozart's style. Accessible to most choirs, it can be sung in Latin or in English. This new edition of the vocal score enhances readability.

Perhaps the most familiar section of one of the greatest works by Mozart, now available for school choirs. While the original vocal lines have been kept intact, a key modification and simplified piano...

A late 19th century composer, Hugo Wolf's songs, or Lieder, are well suited for the mature high school or college choir. Verborgenheit, translated to 'Seclusion, ' offers great opportunities to explor...

Younger choirs can develop important diction skills with this short, joyful work by Schubert, arranged for SAB voices with German and English lyrics. Repetition in the text and music makes rehearsal f...