Bob Chilcott : Partitions facile

This vibrant collection presents five jazzy settings of poems from William Blake's Songs of Innocence. Chilcott challenges the expectation of the listener by setting each classic text in a different j...

Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The work is framed by the gentle bossa nova style of the warm Kyrie and relaxed Agnus Dei, which is prefaced by a funky Benedict...

Une mise en musique très originale et efficace de la Missa brevis latine dans laquelle les différents mouvements embrassent une variété de styles de jazz. L’accompagnement de caractère au piano peut ê...

Œuvre remplie d’ambition, Circlesong est une représentation musicale du cycle de la vie humaine telle qu’elle est capturée dans la poésie autochtone d’Amérique du Nord. Basés sur la poésie des traditi...

Une mise en scène simple et belle décrivant l'émerveillement d'un monde vu à travers les yeux d'un enfant sourd. Dans le chœur, les chanteurs sont encouragés à signer les mots qu'ils chantent, ce qui...

This dynamic collection presents four jazzy settings of favourite madrigals by Thomas Morley, John Bennet, and Orlando Gibbons. The first, 'Sing we and Chant it', is a relaxed jazz waltz with a compel...

Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The stylistic piano part in the vocal score can be played as written or serve as a guide, and this optional guitar, bass, and dr...

The Nidaros Jazz Mass draws on a variety of jazz styles to present a fun and innovavtive setting of the Latin Missa brevis. With a gentle Kyrie, funky Gloria, ballad-like Sanctus, laid-back Benedictus...

Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir, this jazzy setting of the Missa Brevis will be welcomed by all upper-voice choirs who enjoyed A Little Jazz Mass.

Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The work is framed by the gentle bossa nova style of the warm Kyrie and relaxed Agnus Dei, which is prefaced by a funky Benedict...

In this passionate four-movement work, composer Bob Chilcott and lyricist Delphine Chalmers explore themes of inclusivity, identity, and unity. The middle movements, 'Harmony' and 'Rhythm', have stron...

Pour SATB et soprano solo Fraîche et non sentimentale, cette mise en scène est aussi belle que l'hymne familier de Stainer de ce texte très aimé, et une alternative digne d'intérêt. Durée : 3 minutes...

Cette œuvre d'une grande profondeur combine une forme abrégée de la messe latine avec des passages bibliques qui parlent de paix. Elle comprend un Kyrie priant, un Gloria énergique, un Sanctus et un B...

Chilcott's rare gift for crafting the most poignant and beguiling melodies is rarely more apparent than in his setting of this enchanting and enigmatic medieval poem. The style is akin to folk ballad,...

This short piano suite was written in response to the Covid-19 lockdown and features Chilcott's celebrated jazz style in three movements: 'Bobbing along', 'Becky's Song' and 'Walking with Ollie'. With...

This is a charming setting of the well-known Psalm in Chilcott's signature style. The melodies flow gently in three, exuding calmness and expression, underpinned by a delicate keyboard accompaniment....

A simple and beautiful setting describing the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child. In the refrain, singers are encouraged to sign the words they are singing, resulting in profoundl...

This engaging musical drama follows the quest of Pip the Sparrow to be accepted into the Dawn Chorus. Along the way Pip meets characters like the Doc Rock Peacocks, who promise to transform the sparro...

Written for the BBC Last night of the Proms, this sensitive setting of the well-known Irish folk song does justice to the beauty of the original melody. Chilcott's harmonic subtleties add to the poign...

Une émouvante bénédiction traditionnelle irlandaise mise en musique avec beaucoup de simplicité et de beauté. Chilcott saisit parfaitement la chaleur et la sincérité du texte, et tisse une mélodie mém...

Arranged here for unison voices and piano, this heartfelt setting is built upon a haunting melody of folk-like simplicity, underpinned throughout by a lyrical and independent accompaniment. Also avail...

Sur un texte de Sister Polly M. Rupe, Gentle Words est une réflexion réconfortante sur le pouvoir des mots bienveillants, tant pour celui qui les prononce que pour celui qui les reçoit. Construites su...

SSAA and piano Setting an uplifting hymn by Timothy Dudley-Smith, I lift my eyes is a rousing anthem that will appeal to all upper-voice choirs. Unison sections are contrasted with imitative writing,...

A moving, traditional Irish blessing set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, and weaves a memorable melody, which he clothes in r...

Singing Children' is an upbeat, optimistic piece featuring scat-like vocalizations, extended unison passages, syncopations, and intuitive harmonies. The composer has adapted a song from the Elizabetha...