Lullaby
By Peter Sculthorpe SATB, a cappella Choral Octavo Item: 12-0571531369Share
Description
Peter Sculthorpe's program note reads as follows: 'Lullaby is based upon one of the number of indigenous Australian melodies collected by Dr H.C. Lethbridge during the 1930s and is a lullaby for children victimized by war. It opens with several statements of indigenous melody, the words lovingly entreating children to embrace sleep, as night falls. This is followed by a short central section that questions the need for war, its text taken from another song in the Lethbridge collection. The melody then returns, leading to a quiet coda, suggesting the calmness of sleep and, for many children, the beauteousness of Paradise.'
The piece is set for unaccompanied mixed voices.
The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contemporary composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.
Additional Information
| Series: | Faber Edition: Choral Signature Series |
| Composed by: | Peter Sculthorpe |
| Ensemble: | Choir |
| Voicing: | SATB, a cappella |
| Format: | Choral Octavo |
| Item Number: | 12-0571531369 |
| ISBN 10: | 0-571-53136-9 |
| ISBN 13: | 978-0-571-53136-3 |
| UPC: | 9780571531363 |
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