This is the a capella version of alexander lestrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby. Apr 26, 2016 lute book lullaby was l estrange s first commission from nigel short and tenebrae in 2001, it is a hauntingly beautiful piece which uses an octatonic scale to create a magical sense of bitonality. Simon halsey occupies a unique position in classical music. Lutebook lullaby composer william ballet arranger geoffrey shaw. Epiphany carol has a really hummable melody combined with some lush harmonies, whilst hodie. Challenging conventions to create clothing that keeps up with our changing lifestyles. On eagles wings a new album of uplifting sacred works. Nov 26, 2015 provided to youtube by catapult reservatory, llc lutebook lullaby bill miller candlelight christmas recital. Alexander lestrange s exquisite carol lutebook lullaby will be sung three times this month by the worldfamous choir of st johns college, cambridge friday 19th january 2018, evensong at 6pm saturday 20th and sunday 21st january 2018, epiphany carol service, 6. Were proud to represent composers from a diverse range of compositional genres. Alexander l estrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lute book lullaby, is the latest addition to the highly acclaimed faber new choral works series.
Lute book lullaby by book sheet music for choir secular. Apr 24, 2016 this first anthem, lutebook lullaby, was to be lestrange s first published choral work and its success resulted in countless commissions from festivals, schools and cathedral choirs, many of. Lestrange is music director of the national youth music theatre and a member of tenebrae. Lute book lullaby articles vivid, varied and completely satisfying tenebrae release alexander l estrange s on eagles wings out on signum classics is alexander l estrange s debut sacred choral album on eagles wings, in stunning performances by awardwinning chamber choir, tenebrae. Lute book lullaby alexander l estrange o be joyful in the lord. Alexander l estrange whos also active as a singer and jazz bassist. Lutebook lullaby is one of a number of pieces he has written for the group. Its essential simplicity is compelling, but also conceals the use of the octotonic scale in homophonic passages. Christmas night, with the city of london sinfonia is firstrate and will not. This is the a capella version of alexander l estrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lute book lullaby.
A stepbystep breakdown of the guitar styles and techniques of lindsey buckingham and peter green guitar tab. Alexander lestranges exquisite carol lutebook lullaby will be sung three times this. Provided to youtube by naxos of america lutebook lullaby arr. Alexander lestrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby, is a work suitable for christmas performances. Lutebook lullaby by alexander lestrange oslo domkor. This first anthem, lutebook lullaby, was to be lestranges first published choral work and. First performed by the choir tenebrae, directed by nigel short, who also commissioned the work, it was first performed on 12th september 2002, at st lukes, chelsea, london at a concert in support of downs syndrome. Songs of cricket 2011 with vocal arrangements by alexander lestrange recorded by the london quartet.
Alexander richard william lestrange born 7 april 1974 is an english composer of choral. Choral anthems with organ include lutebook lullaby, on eagles wings and tune me, o lord. Bbc singers a babe is born christmas music by vaughan. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. He is the trusted advisor on choral singing to the worlds greatest conductors, orchestras and choruses, and also an inspirational teacher and ambassador for choral singing to amateurs of every age, ability and background. Out on signum classics is alexander lestranges debut sacred choral album on. I strongly suspect mother and child may well turn out to be another highly. First performed by the choir tenebrae, directed by nigel short, who also commissioned the work, it was first performed on 12th september 2002, at st lukes, chelsea, london at a concert in. Bbc singers, david hill, paul brough, richard pearce, stephen farr see all versions of this release, 1 available. A song cycle on the historical development of the bicycle is part of his catalog. A babe is born release by vaughan williams, britten, mathias. Alexander lestranges beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby, is the latest addition to the highly acclaimed faber new choral works series.
Lutebook lullaby articles vivid, varied and completely satisfying tenebrae release alexander lestranges on eagles wings out on signum classics is alexander lestranges debut sacred choral album on eagles wings, in stunning performances by awardwinning chamber choir, tenebrae. Richard hickox, city of london sinfonia, rachel masters. Lutebook lullaby this piece will always be close to my heart as it was my first published anthem. The professional vocal ensemble tenebrae whose concerts feature candlelight and choreography is completely in command of these often difficult scores, and the engineering is ideal, capturing the fullness of the space temple church, london without sacrificing detail or balanceespecially impressive in the pieces with choir and organ. Jan 15, 2018 alexander lestrange s exquisite carol lutebook lullaby will be sung three times this month by the worldfamous choir of st johns college, cambridge friday 19th january 2018, evensong at 6pm saturday 20th and sunday 21st january 2018, epiphany carol service, 6. Noted for the stylistic diversity and musical excellence of his compositions, lestrange has been billed as the perfect 21st century musician howard goodall cbe. Commissioned by awardwinning chamber choir tenebrae this beautiful. Kolner kantorei lutebook lullaby alexander lestrange, live. On eagles wings the choral music of alexander lestrange. John harbison o magnum mysterium sally beamish in the stillness barber twelfth night john rutter dormi, jesu roxanna panufnik sleep, little jesus, sleep alexander lestrange lutebook lullaby. Alexander l estrange lute book lullaby jeremy filsell o be joyful in the lord richard rodney bennett the seasons of his mercies. Douglas guests choralelike setting of binyons for the fallen, edward bairstows honest arrangement of gibbonss jesu, grant me this, francis potts impressionistic the souls of the righteous with tenor soloist dan hunt, and alexander lestrange s close harmony setting of thomass rain, were especially effective in this. This first anthem, lutebook lullaby, was to be lestrange s first published choral work and its success resulted in countless commissions from festivals, schools and cathedral choirs, many of.
This formed part of a onewoman musical i wrote with michelle magorian, hello life. Album mother and child, various composers by tenebrae. Provided to youtube by the orchard enterprises lutebook lullaby joanna forbes lestrange james sherlock alexander lestrange tenebrae nigel short on eagles wings. Lutebook lullaby william ballet, geoffrey shaw arr. Lutebook lullaby lestrange from sigcd501 hyperion records. Alexander l estrange, medieval french name and all, is a contemporary english composer of mostly vocal and choral music, much of it accessible and appealing. Songs and cries of london town satb plus childrens choir. Lutebook lullaby is the stunning christmas anthem which first brought the music of alexander lestrange to our attention at the turn of the 21st century. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. On eagles wings a new album of uplifting sacred works by. Mother and child 2003 first recording of alexander lestranges christmas anthem lutebook lullaby, performed by tenebrae, directed by nigel short. Mood swings 2002 with a cappella vocal jazz arrangements by alexander lestrange, recorded by the swingle singers, directed by joanna forbes lestrange. On eagles wings is a magnificent selection of sacred works by one of britains most popular living choral composers, alexander lestrange.
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