Gustav Holst :: Four Holst Carols (arr. Lawson)


 

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Holst, Gustav
1874-1934
(b Cheltenham, 21 Sept 1874; d London, 25 May 1934). English
Four Holst Carols (arr. Lawson) <1904–1917>
chorus
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Originally for chorus, arr with added orch accompaniment by Peter Lawson.
Nos.1 & 3 by Holst, while nos. 2 & 4 are traditional German and French songs respectively.
Can be performed as a set or individually
Vocal scores avail from the publisher for performances with the following configurations in addition to mixed chorus: Upper Voice Choir (SSA); Male Voice Choir (TTBB).

Source of text: Christina Rosetti (1); Pie Cantiones, 1582 (Eng t by Lawson) (2); Anon, 15th century (3); William Morris (4) Language: English
1. In the Bleak Midwinter
2. Personent Hodie
3. Lullay my Liking
4. Masters in this Hall