Composer

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Richard Rodney Bennett

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Average_duration

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10:51

Movement_count

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5

Movement ....

Richard Rodney Bennett's "Carols (5) for chorus" is a collection of five Christmas carols composed for a mixed choir. The work was composed in 1963 and premiered in the same year by the Choir of King's College, Cambridge, under the direction of David Willcocks. The first movement, "Susanni," is a lively and rhythmic carol that features a solo soprano voice and a driving percussion accompaniment. The second movement, "There is no rose," is a more contemplative and ethereal carol that features a haunting melody and rich harmonies. The third movement, "Out of your sleep," is a lively and joyful carol that features a lively melody and a playful rhythm. The fourth movement, "That younge child," is a gentle and tender carol that features a simple melody and delicate harmonies. The final movement, "Lullay, my liking," is a peaceful and serene carol that features a gentle melody and soothing harmonies. The work as a whole is characterized by its rich harmonies, intricate rhythms, and expressive melodies, which combine to create a beautiful and evocative musical experience.

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