Sarah Quartel

'Breath of Song' brings together ten exquisite works by contemporary women composers. Compiled and edited by Sarah Quartel, the collection features an eclectic mix of styles and colours, specially sel...

Taken from Sanctum, a setting of the Requiem text for upper voices, 'Lux aeterna' features a simple and gentle melody, supported by a new piano part in this arrangement for solo voice. Also available...

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with 'a bit of frost and a knowing smile'. Blow, blow, thou winter w...

pour SSAA sans accompagnement. Garden of Dreams se compose de fragments de textes de Sappho, traduits par Arthur Sanders Way et A. S. Kline. Sarah Quartel a utilisé des rythmes croisés, des syncopes e...

See the light sets a text by the composer inspired by the Hawaiian story 'The Bowl of Light'. With its uplifting melodies and energetic rhythms, this accessible piece explores the light in each person...

Songbird sets an evocative text describing songbirds that spin tunes of gold. The catchy, colourful melody is first presented by tutti voices, and is then woven through the vocal parts, often to scat...

Sanctum" est une mise en scène captivante de quatre mouvements du texte du Requiem, inspirée par le paysage de la côte ouest du Canada. Chaque mouvement dépeint un aspect de l'île de Vancouver (l'eau,...

This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Together, these elements capture both t...

Sanctum is a captivating setting of four movements of the Requiem text, inspired by the landscape of the west coast of Canada. Each movement depicts an aspect of Vancouver Island, exploring landscape...

The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song, often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies, idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms, and effect...

The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song, often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies, idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms, and effect...

This gentle yet joyful Christmas Carol sets a text that evokes imagery of Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth: a land with olive trees and sheep on the hillside. The delicate and supportive piano...

This work reflects on the journeys to be found in the wide open spaces within ourselves and the world around us. An uplifting melody opens out into an expansive texture with rich harmonies, followed b...

pour SATB (avec divisions) et piano. Sur un texte d'Elizabeth Craven, cet hymne est une expression douce et méditative de la gratitude envers Dieu pour les joies et les défis de la vie. Avec une mélod...

This piece celebrates the power of music to bring hope and joy in times of uncertainty. A flowing, lyrical melody and supportive piano accompaniment allow A Song of Hope to encourage optimism despite...

This work for upper voices with a text by the composer was inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are subtly underpinn...

Quartel has chosen a powerful combination of texts by Hildegard von Bingen and Mother Teresa for this emotive choral work. The main choir is accompanied by a small ensemble singing the word 'love' wit...

pour SATB (avec divisions) et piano. Qualifiée de "légère et fluide", la mise en musique par Quartel du poème "Peace" de Sara Teasdale se caractérise par une écriture vocale lente et soutenue sur une...

pour chœur d'enfants et SATB, ou SSATB, et piano. The Cloud met en musique les descriptions poétiques de la nature de Sara Teasdale, évoquant les thèmes de la liberté et de l'éphémère. Le style mélodi...

Ce chant de Noël, à la fois doux et joyeux, s'appuie sur un texte qui évoque l'image de Bethléem au moment de la naissance du Christ : un pays avec des oliviers et des moutons sur le flanc de la colli...

Ce chant de Noël, à la fois doux et joyeux, s'appuie sur un texte qui évoque l'image de Bethléem au moment de la naissance du Christ : un pays avec des oliviers et des moutons sur le flanc de la colli...

Pour SATB (avec divisions) et orgue. Ce chant de Noël jubilatoire et enjoué reprend un hymne de louange de Timothy Dudley-Smith, qui mêle le symbolisme festif de la saison à une gratitude sincère pour...

This jubilant and upbeat Christmas carol sets a celebratory hymn of praise by Timothy Dudley-Smith, weaving together the festive symbolism of the season with heartfelt gratitude for God's works. The p...

Sara Teasdale's poem about the three kings allows Sarah Quartel to create a haunting atmosphere in this folk-like carol for choir and piano. Offprinted from Weihnachts Carols for Choirs.

On this Silent Night perfectly conveys the magic and excitement of winter, conjuring images of warmth by the fireside while the weather outside closes in and giving a subtle nod to Franz Gruber's Sile...