The Riddle Song (Tolkien) for voices & orchestra: Here is the score (with MP3), of an arrangement for voices and orchestra of a Tolkien song, in case this might interest members. The score and parts can be printed out for free. scoreexchange/scores/151779.html A bound and illustrated vocal score (voice parts with piano accompaniment) of the complete set of ‘Fourteen Tolkien Songs for Childrens Voices’ is available from Amazon at: amazon/Fourteen-Tolkien-Songs-Childrens-Voices/dp/1492187534 or from the online music retailers, Tutti, at: tutti.co.uk/sheet-music/tolkien-songs-STMAM-JRRT1-M1 ’For those who only know Tolkien via the recent blood-and-thunder films, this song-cycle by Charles McCreery will give a very different angle on the classic saga. Here we find a gentle and ethereal world, where rhythms lilt and words echo. The twelve songs, suitable for choir, evoke a dreamy, water-colour landscape with no harsh sounds, the tunes are singable and in a traditional style that Tolkien would surely have approved.’ - Dr Julia Gasper, LGSM ’Charles McCreerys beautifully melodic, intricately textured compositions are infused with classical, romantic and folk idioms.’ Samantha Gillogly, violinist
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:35:45 +0000
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