A Child's Prayer
composer: James MacMillan
Dedication: Dedicated to the dead of the Dunblane tragedy, March 1996
Premiere: 04. Juli 1996 Westminster Abbey, London · Choir of Westminster Abbey · Dirigent: Martin Neary
Instrumentation: 2 soloists (SS) and mixed choir (SATB)
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes, London
Duration: 4' 0''
Edition: choral score
Language: English
6 Pages - Saddle stitching
ISMN: 979-0-060-106
Order number: BH 5401375
Price: 3,95 €
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Description:
The lament-like chords of the first section with low bass notes underpinning them seem to carry the weight of the heart’s sorrow. Gradually the high-voiced duet of children’s voices takes off and soars, like the souls of the murdered schoolchildren, building to a climax before winding down to a quiet ending for the two soloists alone. As a gentle introduction to the distinctive world of MacMillan’s music this is a good starting point for most choirs (basses need low Es).
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