Robert H. Young

Robert H. Young, perhaps the father of the 20th century American madrigal, brings us a romantic setting of Cherry Ripe. An ancient text unfolds into Young's caring touch with sonorous sounds that care...

Robert H. Young, perhaps the father of the 20th century American madrigal, brings us a romantic setting of Cherry Ripe. An ancient text unfolds into Young's caring touch with sonorous sounds that care...

Premiered by the Santa Rosa High School Chamber Singers at the recent ACDA National Convention in Chicago. Robert Young sets two divergent Rossetti poems in lovely contrast, with expressive melodies a...

Robert Young has selected the works of 19th century poet Christina Rossetti before, and the combination is well wedded. Her colorful and descriptive texts are matched by Young's approach to compositio...

Robert H. Young is a masterful writer for the a cappella vocal ensemble. With tranquil subtlety he enables his haunting melody and luscious harmony to serve the text. His artistry and craftsmanship ma...

Two intriguing poems by Robert Louis Stevenson have been set to music by Robert Young. Dr. Young's expressive romanticism complements the text eloquently. Excellent for college or good high school cho...

A Thomas Campion text from the 1600s, Robert Young sets this love song with the same sweetness and purity as must be embodied in the titled Laura. Love and musical harmony are contrasted with loneline...

Commissioned by The Episcopal Diocese of New York for a Consecration Service at St. John the Divine, this Psalm setting is straightforward and through-composed. The beautiful, rich harmonies flow thro...

A much-needed new setting to this ageless text. Do not be daunted by the divisi: the voice leading moves tonally, harmonically and logically. This lush, a cappella composition is accessible to choirs...

Plan this gem for next Christmas! Robert Young's exquisite choral style is embodied in this beautiful a cappella setting of the 14th-century text. Commissioned by I Cantori, Savannah, Georgia. Availab...

A moderately advanced piece for your Good Friday program