Description
for SATBarB unaccompanied Balulalow is a Christmas miniature that captures the intimacy and atmosphere of this well-loved 16th-century text. Through homophonic textures, word-painting, the use of extended harmonies, and a lilting rhythm, the piece has a subtlety that provides a challenge for established choirs while remaining musically accessible.
About the Author
Oliver Tarney was introduced to choral singing at a young age in his Parish Church choir, and has been inspired by it ever since. Following a music degree at Manchester University and a Masters degree in composition, he is currently Head of Composition and Singing at Winchester College in Hampshire. He has written widely for children and adults, amateurs and professionals. Major works include his acclaimed Magnificat, recorded for Convivium Records, and a St Mark Passion, commissioned by the St Endellion Easter Festival. Oliver has worked extensively to promote singing in communities, choirs, and classrooms. He is passionate about inspiring others to find a love of singing.
Reviews
Working within a tonal context that implies E minor, Tarney weaves a dense and affecting tapestry depicting the cradle song of Wedderburn's text. Tone clusters, surprising chromaticism, and a few flirtations with whole-tone harmony combine to create a dark, intense mood. Several unprepared harmonic gestures will tax singers until they become familiar with Tarney's language, yet the logic of the part writing eases the process. Several chords stretch the bounds of common practice tonality, and he uses these moments deftly to generate the exalted state of heightened emotion. This setting certainly ranks with those of Britten and Warlock. * Jason Overall, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, November 2018 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193523791
Author Oliver Tarney
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 18g
About the Author
Oliver Tarney was introduced to choral singing at a young age in his Parish Church choir, and has been inspired by it ever since. Following a music degree at Manchester University and a Masters degree in composition, he is currently Head of Composition and Singing at Winchester College in Hampshire. He has written widely for children and adults, amateurs and professionals. Major works include his acclaimed Magnificat, recorded for Convivium Records, and a St Mark Passion, commissioned by the St Endellion Easter Festival. Oliver has worked extensively to promote singing in communities, choirs, and classrooms. He is passionate about inspiring others to find a love of singing.
Reviews
Working within a tonal context that implies E minor, Tarney weaves a dense and affecting tapestry depicting the cradle song of Wedderburn's text. Tone clusters, surprising chromaticism, and a few flirtations with whole-tone harmony combine to create a dark, intense mood. Several unprepared harmonic gestures will tax singers until they become familiar with Tarney's language, yet the logic of the part writing eases the process. Several chords stretch the bounds of common practice tonality, and he uses these moments deftly to generate the exalted state of heightened emotion. This setting certainly ranks with those of Britten and Warlock. * Jason Overall, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, November 2018 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193523791
Author Oliver Tarney
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 18g
