Description
for SATB with optional piano Inspired by the simple directness of William Chatterton Dix's vivid, pictorial text, the composer explores the breadth of the choral canvas in this expressive and artful carol. The piece has a straightforward verse-chorus structure, with gentle development of the verse material and an effective motif to close each verse, making it accessible to and rewarding for choirs of all abilities. Also available in a version for upper voices.
About the Author
Brian Chapple was educated at Highgate School and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Lennox Berkeley and Harry Isaacs. In 2000 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Reviews
[The new tune] for 'What child is this?' is nothing like 'Greensleeves', but matches the metre of the poem beautifully - with a lovely refrain: 'the babe, the son of Mary'. For unaccompanied choir, this is well worth discovering. * Gordon Appleton, CMQ Sunday by Sunday, September 2018 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193413344
Author Brian Chapple
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 18g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 176mm * 1mm
About the Author
Brian Chapple was educated at Highgate School and studied at the Royal Academy of Music with Lennox Berkeley and Harry Isaacs. In 2000 he was elected Associate of the Royal Academy of Music.
Reviews
[The new tune] for 'What child is this?' is nothing like 'Greensleeves', but matches the metre of the poem beautifully - with a lovely refrain: 'the babe, the son of Mary'. For unaccompanied choir, this is well worth discovering. * Gordon Appleton, CMQ Sunday by Sunday, September 2018 *
Book Information
ISBN 9780193413344
Author Brian Chapple
Page Count 8
Imprint Oxford University Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 18g
Dimensions(mm) 253mm * 176mm * 1mm
