The Call of Wisdom: Upper voices vocal score

mai 2012 · OUP Oxford

À propos de cet e-book

for upper voices and organ This radiant anthem was commissioned as part of the celebrations to mark Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee. It was first performed at the Service of Thanksgiving on 5 June 2012 at St Paul's Cathedral by choristers from the Chapel Royal, St Paul's, and an expressly auditioned 'Diamond Choir' of young singers from around the UK. Setting a text adapted from Proverbs 8 by Michael Hampel, Precentor of St Paul's Cathedral, that implores the listener to place their trust in a faithful God, Todd employs arching melodies and beautifully simple harmonies that are underpinned by a gentle organ accompaniment. With its peaceful simplicity and sparkling tranquillity, The Call of Wisdom would make an affecting addition to any service or concert. There is also a version for SATB.

À propos de l'auteur

British composer and pianist Will Todd has worked at the Royal Opera House, the Lincoln Center in New York, London's Barbican, and with Welsh National Opera, award-winning choirs The Sixteen and the BBC Singers, and internationally renowned clarinettist Emma Johnson. Will Todd is best-known for his choral works, and his jazz-inspired Mass in Blue (2003) has been performed more than 100 times since its premiere. He won second prize in the 2002 International Giuseppe Verdi Opera Competition, and his Jazz Concerto for Clarinet (2009) has been performed in the UK, USA, and Finland.