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Nightsongs is a hauntingly atmospheric response to the famous and magically beautiful gardens at Ninfa, created a century or so ago around the remains of an ancient settlement southeast of Rome.

The Piano Quartet No.1 was written in 1992 and is in one movement. The composer writes: While writing it I was reminded of painting where blocks of colour meet or where objects intersect, of the myste...

Setting a text by Elizabeth Barratt Browning, this thoughtful and evocative piece compares a dying relationship with the changing of the seasons from summer to winter. Also available in versions for s...

A simple yet subtle and thought-provoking text, written from the perspective of a child present at the Nativity, communicates the wonder of Christ's birth. Orchestral material is on hire.

Gounod's classic Christmas anthem is published here with a new arrangement of the Chorus part for SATB, alongside the Soprano and Alto soloists, Piano and optional Organ/Harmonium.

This arrangement of the well-known Christmas carol uses rich four-part harmonies with some canonic textures. This is an offprint from Benedict Sheehan's musical dramatization of A Christmas Carol.

Written as a surprise present for the Schubert Ensemble in celebration of their 30th anniversary, this playful piece for violin, viola, cello, bass, and piano has light-hearted references to Stravinsk...

This haunting carol comprises a sequence of three rounds. It demonstrates the distinctive clarity of Skempton's musical language. It will particularly appeal to good chamber choirs.

This beautiful arrangement of the 17th-century lullaby features subtle jazz inflections and artful imitation. The text seeks to create a calm and comforting atmosphere for sleep, which Parry emulates...

Originally scored for solo piano and full orchestra, Skempton's Piano Concerto has been arranged by the composer for quintet, broadening its reach to smaller ensembles. The work consists of five short...

Originally scored for solo piano and full orchestra, Skempton's Piano Concerto has been arranged by the composer for quintet, broadening its reach to smaller ensembles. The work consists of five short...

Traditionally sung on Christmas Eve, 'O Virgo virginum' is often described as the eighth ‘O’ Antiphon and praises Mary, ‘O virgin of (amongst) virgins.’ McDowall's setting is vigorous and joyful, with...

The five movements are like snapshots of different landscapes whose associations trigger fleeting memories and images including shadowy allusions to Mendelssohn, Haydn, Liszt, plainsong and gypsy musi...

Archer's beautiful setting of this well-known text provides a wonderful alternative to more familiar versions. This charming Advent carol is also available in a version for mixed voices.

For violin and viola. This suite in four characterful movements is Mathias's first acknowledged composition, composed when he was 19.

This work for string trio is inspired by Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Dictionnaire de Musique, with each of the three movements initiated by one of Rousseau's musical entries.

This piece owes its title and much of its elegiac but optimistic character to a poem by Mary Webb. Webb's fine lyric verse is echoed in the song-like directness and simplicity of form captured in this...

Vaughan Williams's romance for solo violin and orchestra is given new life in this beautiful arrangement. Perfect as a rehearsal tool in preparation for a larger-scale orchestral concert, the arrangem...

For string quartet - This work, in eight short movements, is based upon Chinese mountain songs, works songs, and popular tunes. Playable either as a unified suite or individually as encores, Zhou's fo...

Written as the test piece for the CAVATINA Intercollegiate String Quartet Competition held at Trinity Laban Conservatoire, this short piece gives ensembles an opportunity to display their creativity b...

This poignant and reflective carol is set to a poetic text by Richard Wilbur inspired by verses from St Luke's Gospel. The poem foretells not only of Christ's birth, but also his death; the contrastin...

This four-movement work represents the composer's desire 'to write a piece of real chamber music, intimate and conversational in tone, drawing the listener into its worlds'. The result, he writes, 'is...