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These interludes are intended to create an atmosphere, and to suggest subconsciously the words of the different hymns with which they are associated. They are designed to be played by the hands alone, but

This is the first of two books of short preludes and fugues for solo organ by Howard Skempton. Each book comprises 25 pairs of preludes and fugues based around the 24 major and minor keys with an additional

From the collection Solo Time for Violin Book 3, this arrangement of the second movement of Haydn's Violin Concerto in G captures the gentle, songlike melody, and stylish embellishment of

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In this organ voluntary, Skempton has crafted a wash of melting lines using his distinctive harmonic language. Affirmation expands from a singular note into undulating four- and five-part textures.

This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto: "Friendship through singing." The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction

Taken from the popular John Rutter Piano Album, this clearly presented and laid out  transcription also includes the text (lyrics) within the piano score, for reference or potential

This is a beautiful setting of an anonymous medieval text that follows a broken-hearted lover into the woods. Fluctuating between major and minor keys, Chilcott's melody is full of nostalgia and grows