Iain Farrington
Sweet Was The Song
A Christmas Carol from 'An Old Belief'
Iain Farrington
Sweet Was The Song
A Christmas Carol from 'An Old Belief'
- Instrumentation Mixed Choir (SATB) and Organ
- Edition Organ Score
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Difficulty Level
- Composer Iain Farrington
- Publisher Boosey & Hawkes
- Series Boosey & Hawkes Contemporary Choral Series
- Order no. BH13035
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Description:
Sweet was the Song is a traditional English carol dating from the 16th century depicting the Virgin Mary singing a lullaby to the new-born Jesus. This setting for mixed voices (no divisi) and organ reflects the text with gentle rocking phrases, static harmonies and a simple melodic line. The music is coloured by soft dissonances, conveying a sense of mystery and uncertainty. This piece is taken from a larger work An Old Belief which deals with the subject of religious faith in times of crisis. It was commissioned by Alan Brookes for Twickenham Choral Society, who gave the first performance in March 2013, conducted by Christopher Herrick.
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