Partitions Bob Chilcott pour chœur de femmes

This gentle and expressive setting of John Donne's 'Catch a falling star' once again demonstrates Chilcott's ability to 'get inside' a text. His wistful melody, varied vocal textures, and rich harmony...

This is an enchanting setting of Shakespeare's Sonnet No. 8 for upper voices and piano. With a text that expounds the power of music, this piece transports the listener to an ethereal soundworld throu...

This joyous and upbeat piece sets a text by Delphine Chalmers full of vivid imagery of childhood memories. Alternation between passages of 4/4 and 7/8 gives a spirited offbeat feel, and the pleasingly...

This arrangement was commissioned for the Last Night of the Proms 2006. It is compatible with the SATB version in The Bob Chilcott Songbook; the two arrangements can be sung together. Orchestral mater...

This piece is a lyrical setting of words by the metaphysical poet Thomas Traherne (1637-74). With a rippling piano accompaniment, melodious vocal lines, and warm harmonies, Chilcott's setting captures...

This is a beautiful, simple, and memorable tune supported by a distinctive organ ostinato in 5/8 time. It combines all the immediacy and freshness of a folksong with the deep spiritual sincerity of an...

These two enjoyable and easy songs use riddle texts from the 17th and 18th centuries that are both haunting and rich with imagery. Chilcott produces two charming and characterful miniatures that altho...

'London Bells', the third movement from Bob Chilcott's Songs and Cries of London Town, is an energetic and vibrant arrangement of the traditional 'oranges and lemons' rhyme. It is presented here as a...

Five Shakespeare Songs brings together the work of the late Sir David Willcocks ('England's choir master') and the Bard, in a suite of well-loved upper-voice pieces with favourite texts, optional read...

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...

The music is dynamic, with some funky writing for the piano, and builds to a fabulous climax where several themes are deftly combined together. A great piece to end a concert.

Setting a popular text paraphrased from the Song of Solomon, this is an uplifting anthem ideal for Easter services. The work contains expressive word painting, with moments of intensity alongside phra...

A bright and joyful piece full of rhythmic invention and energy which sets a Guaymi dawn song.

This strong and well-crafted composition is built on Shaker texts. All sections of the text are set to melodies of contrasting character. These are then combined at the end to thrilling effect before...

A bright and joyful piece full of rhythmic invention and energy which sets a Guaymi dawn song.

This jubilant and uplifting carol is sure to become a classic. The memorable melodies have a dance-like quality, and the bell-like piano part adds festive sparkle. Coupling the familiar words with les...

Originally the second movement of Chilcott's choral work '5 Days that Changed the World', this poignant setting of words by Charles Bennett reflects on one of the most significant events of our time....

This jubilant and uplifting carol is sure to become a classic. The memorable melodies have a dance-like quality, and the bell-like piano part adds festive sparkle. Coupling the familiar words with les...

The music is dynamic, with some funky writing for the piano, and builds to a fabulous climax where several themes are deftly combined together. A great piece to end a concert.

Spells is a song cycle setting four magical poems by Kathleen Raine. Each song is an exquisitely crafted miniature which captures the mood and mystery of the words. This is profound and worthwhile mus...

This affectionate love song sets words by American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar. Featuring a bright piano part, clever use of syncopation, and a powerful melody, this song is sure to become a favourite o...

The shades of Finzi and Vaughan Williams are strongly present in this delightful madrigal for unaccompanied choir. Offprinted from Rutter's Three Shakespeare Songs, O mistress mine is a jaunty jazz wa...

This atmospheric piece sets a haunting secular text by Doris Kareva. In style it is contemplative with a clear, expansive melody, and Jackson skilfully conjures up a sense of the undulations of a ship...

This joyous arrangement of a traditional spiritual for choir and orchestra is propelled by a light swing tempo. The mood grows more and more euphoric with each succeeding stanza of text, and the uplif...