Arthur Somervell
Shepherd's Cradle Song
In E Flat Major
Arthur Somervell
Shepherd's Cradle Song
In E Flat Major
- Besetzung Gesang und Klavier
- Komponist Arthur Somervell
- Ausgabe Noten
- Verlag Edwin Ashdown
- Bestell-Nr. EA12628D
Beschreibung:
The Shepherd's Cradle Song was first published in 1918. It is presented here in the key of Eb Major, for low Voices with Piano accompaniment. The text is taken from an anonymous lullaby, originally writteninGerman, which is suitable for any Nativity or Christmastide occasion.
Sir Arthur Somervell (1863-1937) was a British composer, conductor and civil servant. He studied at King's College, Cambridge and theRoyalCollege of Music under Charles Stanford and Charles Parry. He later became an inspector at the Board of Education, for which he received a knighthood. While he wrote several large operatic, orchestral, and choral works, he isbestremembered for his chamber music and art songs.
Sir Arthur Somervell (1863-1937) was a British composer, conductor and civil servant. He studied at King's College, Cambridge and theRoyalCollege of Music under Charles Stanford and Charles Parry. He later became an inspector at the Board of Education, for which he received a knighthood. While he wrote several large operatic, orchestral, and choral works, he isbestremembered for his chamber music and art songs.