It is the trees themselves
which are the spectators
and narrators to this story,
a story which talks of the need for salvation.
not only for mankind, but for the whole planet,..
Set for SSATBB, with satb soloist
scored for String Quintet, Solo Oboe
and Cello, and piano
A cantata for Christmas
It follows the story from Genesis ....
" In the beginning
God created Heaven and Earth"
and touches on the Old Testament prophecies of the birth of a Messiah, and then moves into
the New Testament stories of Jesus's birth
Set for SSATBB, with satb soloist.
scored for piano, oboe, viola and cello,
Inspired by the poem by William Barnes,
'Linden Lea'
In 'Linden Lost', we follow the same journey,
but for us the outcome is different ....
Set for SSATBB, with satb soloist
scored for piano accompaniment
The bridge in question,
probably Sherbourne in Dorset,
Aldhelm it's first Bishop C8th century
Set for SSATBB, with satb soloist
scored for String Quintet, and piano
( organ transcription also available )
a short requiem in memory of those lost....
These three pieces were written
during the pandemic. 2020 - 2021.