Rameau: Les Indes Galantes RCT 44

Jean-Philippe Rameau: Les Indes Galantes RCT 44 The main body of the new edition of Les Indes galantes, published in Opera Omnia Rameau (OOR IV.2, 7), restores the version authorised by Rameau in 1736. This basic editorial decision has made it possible to present a fully coherent and authenticated reading of the work (after the […]

Rameau: Le Temple de la Gloire

Rameau: Le Temple de la Gloire Rameau’s only surviving opera based on a libretto by Voltaire has survived in two versions (1745 and 1746), whereby the 1745 version was long considered lost. Volume IV.12 of the series “Opera omnia Rameau” presents a complete edition which enables performances of both versions.Voltaire refers to Metastasio in his […]

Rameau: Les Indes Galantes RCT 44

The main body of the new edition of Les Indes galantes, published in Opera Omnia Rameau (OOR IV.2, 7), restores the version authorised by Rameau in 1736. This basic editorial decision has made it possible to present a fully coherent and authenticated reading of the work (after the adjustments from the earliest performances). All other […]

Sarah Quartel: This Endris Night (SATB)

Sarah Quartel: This Endris Night (SATB)

Sarah Quartel: This Endris Night (SATB) for SATB unaccompanied or with optional handbells (or percussion, or organ) This enchanting setting brings a fresh take on a familiar fifteenth-century text. The dialogue between Mary and the infant Jesus is woven to a beguiling folk-like melody through each of the voice parts. For added sparkle, there is […]

Bob Chilcott – Red Boots On

Red Boots On is a funky setting of a poem by Kit Wright, brought to life by Chilcott’s jazzy chords and groovy syncopated rhythms. The melody begins in unison and grows in texture throughout the piece, and is accompanied by a characterful piano part. Originally published in Five Songs for Upper Voices.

Now the green blade riseth

This Easter anthem sets an evocative text by J. M. C. Crum. Stately, expressive vocal lines are underpinned by a lively organ part, with crisp staccato melismas that pop out of the texture

Richard Allain: Music (SSATBB)

Setting the text of Richard’s brother, Thomas, Music, scored for unaccompanied SSATBB choir, was commissioned by Judith Godsland for Commotio’s 20th Anniversary Concert in September 2019

Paul Mealor: A Christmas Wish

Setting the composer’s own text, this work for upper voices and piano was commissioned by the Ladies Of Arrane Caarjyn. First performed on 1st December 2019, conducted by Louise Cho.