Based on Benjamin Britten's opera A Midsummer Night's Dream,Op. 64, this 15-minute choral suite was arranged and adapted by Lee Kesselman, and he has remained true to Britten's original score, with some adaptations to lend itself to a choral...
This barcarole occurs in the second episode (Act IV) of the opera, Les Contes d'Hoffmann (Tales of Hoffmann), and takes place in the Grand Canal in Venice. Scored for 2-Part Treble voices, small group and piano.
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Creation is in seven short movements that parallel the seven days described in the Bible. At the end of each day there is a short hymn of thanksgiving based on the text “And God saw that it was good.” Written for treble chorus and...
This piece introduces singers both to French opera and the French singing style.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesPublication Date: 07/2000Credits: arr. Francisco J. NúñezPages: 8Length: 10.50 in.Width: 6.75 in.Series: Opera WorkshopFormat:...
This dramatic work is a “masque” where movement and music create a parallel reality in which the world is both recognizable and yet transformed. In this setting four tribes each see themselves as the center of the world, not recognizing...
From the opera Ann and Séamus, this is an adaptation from the third scene. The imagery of the sea, salty air, a hard day's work, and an impending storm are all richly portrayed. The piano part supports the vocal line, and lends harmonic and...
Papageno (altos), having lost Papagena (sopranos) in the evil Sarastro's castle, sits along in the garden and prepares to take his life to end his sorrows. Three spirits appear, urging him to once again play his magic bells and look around. Much to...
Act II Finale – in a garden. With piano.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesPublication Date: 06/2002Credits: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart/arr. Scott GilmorePages: 22Length: 10.50 in.Width: 7.00 in.Series: Opera WorkshopFormat: 4-Part TrebleUPC:...
This chorus is full of opera buffa fizz, with all the rhythmic verve and melodic charm for which Donizetti was prized. A wonderful arrangement for children's chorus which should be approached with plenty of fun!
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The Bartered Bride is Smetana's most beloved work. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers make this a delightful piece to explore dramatically.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesPublication Date: 02/2003Credits: Bedrich...
This chorus from the third act of Nabucco became synonymous with Italy's 19th century struggle to cast off foreign occupation and become a united nation. Even today the tune remains extremely popular and is a de facto national anthem for Italy....
“We're Goin' Around” is a selection from ragtime legend Scott Joplin's second opera, Treemonisha, which was never performed in full during the composer's lifetime. Have fun with the syncopated ragtime style and the old folk...
