Shortly before his death, Giovanni Pergolesi moved to the Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, where he composed his last works. Among these is his Stabat mater. The piece reveals the infusion into churc...
The vocal score for this classic work, with Latin and English text, edited and arranged for SSA and piano by Desmond Ratcliffe.
Faure was not drawn to compose a Requiem because of the death of a loved one, even though his mother had died during the early stages of composition and his father had passed away two years before. Fa...
One of the finest works of Vivaldi's choral settings, arranged for the upper voices by Desmond Ratcliffe. Uplifting and melodic, the intoxicating tunes and spellbinding optimism have helped it to beco...
A meditation on the sacred passion of the holy redeemer', arranged for tenor (or soprano) and bass (or alto) soli, SSA chorus and organ, with hymns for congregational participation. Edited by Desmond...
Taken from The Pirates of Penzance and arranged for Sopranos and Baritones by Desmond Ratcliffe.
