MacMillan, James: The Gallant Weaver (1997) 7'

for SATB choir a cappella

Music Text  
Robert Burns (Scots)

World Premiere
4/14/1997
Thomas Coats Memorial Church, Paisley
Paisley Abbey Choir / George McPhee


Repertoire Note  


Choral level of difficulty: 2 (5 greatest)

This ideal introduction to MacMillan’s secular choral music is rich in Scottish flavour, appropriate to its Robert Burns text. Characteristic vocal elements are the ornamental inflections drawn from Scottish folk music and Gaelic Psalmody, and the overall mood is one of tranquility. Distinctive colourings of the voice parts are explored through triple divisions of the sopranos and double divisions in the other parts.

Repertoire Note by Paul Spicer

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