Coro femminile con pianoforte

A lovely arrangement of the traditional British folk song, direct in its delivery of the text. Duration: 3:00

In 2002, I was commissioned by the Turtle Creek Chorale to compose a three-movement star-themed piece for their upcoming 'celestial' concert. I immediately knew that I wanted strings and celeste to se...

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This new arrangement focuses on the inherent drama of the text. Each verse expresses a different reaction to its question about the crucifixion. The piano accompaniment, which plays a featured role in...

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Frauenchor - SSAA/Klav. (20./21. Jahrhundert)

Frauenchor - SSAA/Klav. (20./21. Jahrhundert)

Frauenchor - SSA/Klav. (20./21. Jahrhundert)

Frauenchor - SSAA/Klav. (20./21. Jahrhundert)

Frauenchor - SSAA/Klav. (20./21. Jahrhundert)