Philip Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 I just wondered if anyone had done any new (or previously unrecognised) items at Carol services this year which merited a mention. I'll put forward two - Simon Preston's arrangement of 'I saw three ships' is definitely worth a look but is very tricky. Soprano and tenor solos during it. If pulled off well, sounds fantastic, he does some very unusual things with what is quite a simple melody. Does have a very tricky organ part though, with a very fast last verse. The other is a setting of 'There is no rose' by Howard Helvey, who is an American. This is unaccompanied, but very beautiful IMO, which some lovely harmonies. If you want to listen to it then its on Alfred Publishing's website at http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/Prod...52&pubnum=0.
Peter Clark Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 I just wondered if anyone had done any new (or previously unrecognised) items at Carol services this year which merited a mention. I'll put forward two - Simon Preston's arrangement of 'I saw three ships' is definitely worth a look but is very tricky. Soprano and tenor solos during it. If pulled off well, sounds fantastic, he does some very unusual things with what is quite a simple melody. Does have a very tricky organ part though, with a very fast last verse. The other is a setting of 'There is no rose' by Howard Helvey, who is an American. This is unaccompanied, but very beautiful IMO, which some lovely harmonies. If you want to listen to it then its on Alfred Publishing's website at http://www.alfred.com/alfredweb/front/Prod...52&pubnum=0. Preston's Three Ships is a great piece of fun, Philip. I don't know the one by Helvey. One thing I asked before on this site is has anyone tackled Anthony Picollos's Jesus Christ the Apple Tree? Sumptious! Peter
Davidb Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 What about the version of Ding Dong merrily on high used during Carols from Kings? The first four pages are avalible as a free pdf on the net, but arranged for two pianos rather than organ. Later watching on TV, it was clear that Peter Stevens was playing by himself, so it is definitely possible!
Vox Humana Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Later watching on TV, it was clear that Peter Stevens was playing by himself, so it is definitely possible! So long as you have a decent 4'solo stop on the pedals! (Or a spare manual one you can couple down.) Agree it was an attractive arrangement.
Nick Bennett Posted December 25, 2007 Posted December 25, 2007 Probably rather too difficult for a lot of choirs, and not worth the effort, but you are welcome to try this setting of O Magnum Mysterium.
Vox Humana Posted December 25, 2007 Posted December 25, 2007 I like it! Would be very effective, given a good enough choir.
Davidb Posted December 25, 2007 Posted December 25, 2007 Looks good nick. If it was any other text i would probably be even more complimentary. On 'O Magnm' i have a total mental block at getting past the Laurdisen, which to me is an early view of heaven
pwhodges Posted December 26, 2007 Posted December 26, 2007 On 'O Magnm' i have a total mental block at getting past the Laurdisen, which to me is an early view of heaven It is good, I agree - but I felt rather as you describe when I met the Messiaen setting. Paul
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