Kolner kantorei lutebook lullaby alexander lestrange. Lutebook lullaby lestrange from sigcd501 hyperion records. Tatler reveals las power players the people to know. The centrepiece of the disc is a new commission mother and child by tenebae from the world acclaimed composer sir john taverner. Alexander l estranges exquisite carol lute book lullaby will be sung three times this month by the worldfamous choir of st johns college. Alexander l estrange, joanna lestrangeloves philosophy. 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. On eagles wings is a magnificent selection of sacred works by one of britains most popular living choral composers, alexander l estrange. 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.
Find recording details and track inforamtion for lute book lullaby sweet was the christmas traditional on allmusic. Alexander lestrange is a manysided composer of prodigious gifts, and this is an album i will return to again and again. This setting for mandolin quartet is by andy boden, who ki. Cases pavan dowland, john drawe neare me and lowe me anonymous duke john of polland his galiard hume, tobias e.
Epiphany carol is a beautiful and accessible original carol by alexander l estrange, with a simple verserefrain structure. Lute book lullaby is one of a number of pieces alexander l estrange b1974 has written for tenebrae. This page lists all recordings of lute book lullaby by alexander l estrange b. Sweet babe, sang she, my son, and eke a saviour born, who hast vouchsafed from on high to visit us that were forlorn. Lloyd alexander, adaon in the chronicles of prydain 19641973, book ii. Lute book lullaby this service may be followed via the college choirs facebook page via this link. Lestrange on eagles wings signum classics sigcd454 st.
For instance, by that date, l estrange s translation of quevedos sueios had gone through at least twelve editions. Satb currently available for loan there are 40 copies in the library box. Saturday 20th and sunday 21st january 2018, epiphany carol service, 6. All brand names and product names used in this book are trade names, service marks. Sweet babe, sang she, and rockd him sweetly on her knee. Alexander l estrange s most popular book is loves philosophy.
Its essential simplicity is compelling, but also conceals the use of the octotonic scale in homophonic passages. Inge gootjes, rosanne langebeekeroden girl choristersdirigent. Alexander l estrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lute book lullaby, is a work suitable for christmas performances. In strange meeting wilfred owen uses a vocalic or half rhyme. Alexander l estrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby, is the latest addition to the highly acclaimed faber new choral works series. Tenebrae is thrilled to welcome alexander at this special concert in. Lute book lullaby is one of a number of pieces he has written for the group. This candlelit service of readings and music celebrates the season of epiphany. Lutebook lullaby william ballet, geoffrey shaw arr. St judes church, hampstead, 1517 april 2015 signum classics sigcd454 72. The stirring lyrics, by joanna forbes l estrange, implore us to protect our world by giving not gold, frankincense or myrrh but a present for the future. Lula, lula, lula, lullaby, lula, lula, lula, lullaby.
Find top songs and albums by joanna forbes l estrange including you are feat. Dec, 2015 this renaissance carol from the tudor dynasty, was found in a collection of popular english lute music titled william ballets lute book, now housed in trinity university, dublin. Alexander l estrange s exquisite carol lute book lullaby will be sung three times this month by the worldfamous choir of st johns college, cambridge. Sacred choral works by alexander l estrange, song cycle. Lutebook lullaby william, ballet digital sheet music. Alexander lestranges beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby, is a work suitable for christmas performances.
This is sacred music written to be used and tenebrae make excellent advocates for it. Manuscript paper 12 stave 32 pages banks music publications. Epiphany carol has a really hummable melody combined with some lush harmonies, whilst hodie. Listen to music by joanna forbes l estrange on apple music. Alexander l estrange whos also active as a singer and jazz bassist. Tatler picks out the most powerful duchesses and neither. Lutebook lullaby song by alexander lestrange, joanna. Alexander l estrange s exquisite carol lute book 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. Mother and child 2003 first recording of alexander l estrange s christmas anthem lute book lullaby, performed by tenebrae, directed by nigel short.
Jonathan rathbone silent night richard lloyd love came down at christmas. This is a christmas song from william ballets lute book manuscript which dates from around 1600. Alexander l estrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby, is a work suitable for christmas performances. Lute book lullaby martin shaw oxford university press. 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.
Lute book lullabyfrom the album christmas nightcomposer william balletarranger geoffrey shawconductor john rutterchoir the. Alexander lestranges beautiful mixed voice composition, lutebook lullaby, is the latest addition to the highly acclaimed faber new choral works series. Its essential simplicity is compelling, but also conceals the. Alexander l estrange s compositions and arrangements are outstanding. Books by alexander lestrange author of loves philosophy. Ein geringer hofftantz neusiedler, hans ein guter welscher tantz neusiedler, hans ein newes lautenbuchlein mit al schonen liedern neusiedler, hans. Hello sunshine, the last rose of summer, a woman wearing bloomers on a wheel, top tracks. L estrange is music director of the national youth music theatre and a member of tenebrae. On christmas day, lute book lullaby, how can i keep from singing. This renaissance carol from the tudor dynasty, was found in a collection of popular english lute music titled william ballets lute book, now housed in trinity university, dublin.
Lute book lullaby by book sheet music for choir secular. Noted for the stylistic diversity and musical excellence of his compositions, l estrange has been billed as the perfect 21st century musician howard goodall cbe. Lutebook lullaby, a song by alexander lestrange, tenebrae. Dec 31, 2017 join the choir of the church of the advent in a celebration of lessons and carols by candlelight to ring in the new year. Even as the strings of a lute are alone though they quiver with the same music. This first anthem, lute book lullaby, was to be l estrange s first published choral work and its success resulted in countless commissions from festivals, schools and cathedral choirs, many of which feature on this album. Lute book lullaby sweet was the recording details and. Jan 15, 2018 alexander l estrange s exquisite carol lute book 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. Alexander l estranges beautiful mixed voice composition, lute book lullaby, is a work suitable for christmas performances. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. This is the a capella version of alexander l estrange s beautiful mixed voice composition, lute book lullaby. Apr 17, 2015 alexander l estrange on eagles wings sig 454. I recommend it warmly to all lovers of choral music. John rutter nigel short leads tenebrae in a new album of sacred and jazzinspired choral works by alexander lestrange, one of britains most popular living.
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