Work
Oh what! : song based on a text fragment from the York Mystery Plays
by Caroline Wilkins (2000)
Audio Sample
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Performance by Ensemble Sirinu from the CD Selected works by AMC represented artists |
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Non-Commercial
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CD
Selected works by AMC represented artists : vol. 17.
Library shelf no. CD 2281 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
The work is based on the traditional form of the chanson for solo voice and accompanying instruments, using variations within the repeated verses. The text is taken from the first of the plays traditionally performed by the Guild of the Tannours, and dealing with the creation of light. The rise and fall of the angel Lucifer is vividly personified by one of the characters. In this setting I chose to use only fragments and key words from the original, in order to highlight the dramatic quality of the work.
Work Details
Year: 2000
Instrumentation: Soprano voice, treble recorder, harp, lute.
Duration: 4 min.
Difficulty: Advanced — pitches
Dedication note: Dedicated to Ensemble Sirinu
Commission note: Commissioned by York Early Music Centre 2000
First performance: by Ensemble Sirinu — 2000. York Early Music Centre, York, UK
Performances of this work
2000: York Early Music Centre, York, UK. Featuring Ensemble Sirinu.
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