for SATB and piano O Guiding Night is a colourful and evocative setting of the text 'The Dark Night' by 16th-century Spanish mystic/poet St John of the Cross. Williams's setting really gets to the heart of the words, conveying a range of emotions from hushed excitement to joyous rapture. Sumptuous harmonies and a strong sense of narrative are combined with charming piano interludes in an almost rhapsodic work, which would stand out in any concert.

About the Author
Roderick Williams studied music and composition at Oxford University. Alongside a successful performing career as a baritone soloist, he has also developed a strong reputation as a composer. Encompassing opera, instrumental, vocal, and choral music, his works have been commissioned and performed by such groups as The Sixteen, the BBC Singers, and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and soloists including Sally Matthews, James Rutherford, and Susan Bullock. His music has been heard at Wigmore Hall, the Barbican, the Southbank Centre, and on BBC Radio.

Reviews
Williams has succeeded in capturing the metaphysical rapture of the Spanish mystic in this demanding, transcendent anthem. * Jason Overall, Journal of the Association of Anglican Musicians, Sept 13 *



Book Information
ISBN 9780193391567
Author Roderick Williams
Page Count 16
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 36g
Dimensions(mm) 244mm * 181mm * 1mm