Bob Chilcott

Ein bewegender, traditioneller irischer Segen, vertont mit Musik von großer Einfachheit und Schönheit. Chilcott fängt die Wärme und Aufrichtigkeit des Textes perfekt ein und webt eine einprägsame Melo...

Bob Chilcotts groovige und energiegeladene Bearbeitung des bekannten Spirituals besticht durch synkopierte Melodien und jazzige Harmonien, die vom Walking-Bass des Klaviers perfekt unterstützt werden.

In this beautiful, expressive arrangement, rich vocal harmonies and gentle syncopations combine with the flowing piano part to create an exquisite song, full of tenderness and resignation. Also in Spi...

Brimming with groove and energy, this is a terrific arrangement of the popular spiritual. Chilcott's syncopated melodies and jazzy harmonies are well supported by the piano accompaniment, which featur...

This beautiful setting of the Beatitudes from Matthew's gospel exemplifies the composer's skill and versatility in writing for mixed voices. He leads the choir smoothly through a range of keys and moo...

This beautiful setting of the Beatitudes from Matthew's gospel exemplifies the composer's skill and versatility in writing for mixed voices. He leads the choir smoothly through a range of keys and moo...

For SATB and piano. In this beautiful, expressive arrangement, rich vocal harmonies and gentle syncopations combine with the flowing piano part to create an exquisite song, full of tenderness and resi...

Showcasing Chilcott's exceptional talent for large-scale choral writing, Salisbury Vespers pays homage to this most ancient of services, combining settings of the traditional Vespers psalms with anony...

This triumphant anthem for mixed voices and organ sets a well-known Easter text by Edmund Spenser. Building from a calm, reflective soprano melody to a grandiose fortissimo climax for full choir under...

This Easter anthem sets the second part of George Herbert's poem 'Easter', famously set in full by Ralph Vaughan Williams in his Five Mystical Songs. The opening section has an almost pastoral feel, w...

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.

The King shall rejoice was commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster to mark the sixtieth anniversary of Her Majesty The Queen's coronation. Setting powerful and optimistic words from Psalm...

For SATB and organ, small ensemble, or orchestra With a restrained tempo and expressive harmonies, this tender anthem sets an extract from the Book of Common Prayer that implores God to listen to our...

Bob Chilcott komponierte die beiden Abendgesänge für das Three Choirs Festival 2015. Im schnellen und rhythmischen 'Magnificat' wird der Chorsatz von synkopierten Einwürfen der Orgel durchbrochen. Das...

Chilcott's setting of Psalm 96 is bright, optimistic, and celebratory. The sparkling organ part and fluctuation between 7/8 and 4/4 metres give the opening and closing sections a dance-like feel, whil...

This setting of St Benedict's 6th-century prayer begins with a gentle recurring figure in the keyboard, building to a rousing climax. The primarily homophonic texture allows the timeless text to shine...

Fresh and unsentimental, this setting is as beautiful as the familiar anthem by Stainer of this much-loved text, and a worthy alternative.

Fuller's 'Evening Hymn' with the plainsong melody 'Te lucis ante terminum'.

In this expressive setting, Chilcott adapts the Prayer of St Francis, with its focus on peace and unity. A semi-chorus, which may be taken from within the choir or by an upper-voice or children's choi...

Written for the charity Help Musicians, this anthem presents an imaginative setting of Francis Pott's well-known hymn in triple metre. Characterful and contrasting organ writing underpins the melodica...

This setting of Psalm 139 by Chilcott is warm and mesmerizing. The chant-like texture and shifting tonalities impart the sensation of being entranced in prayer. The words offer respite, as one is safe...

This is a charming setting of the well-known Psalm in Chilcott's signature style. The melodies flow gently in three, exuding calmness and expression, underpinned by a delicate keyboard accompaniment....

Written for the charity Help Musicians, this anthem presents an imaginative setting of Francis Pott's well-known hymn in triple metre. Characterful and contrasting organ writing underpins the melodica...

With a restrained tempo and expressive harmonies, this tender anthem sets an extract from the Book of Common Prayer that implores God to listen to our prayers. Originally published as the sixth moveme...