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Terashima, Rikuya A Cradle Song Composer: Terashima, RikuyaPart/Version: Vocal scoreForces or Category: SAATBB & pianoDetails: for SAATBB & pianoThis is a gentle and tranquil setting of a poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence. Combining a soft melody, subtle harmonic nuances, and a simple, repeated motive in the piano, the music perfectly conveys the peace and stillness of the sleeping baby. Duration: 3 mins Publication Date: Feb 26 2009 Level of Difficulty: B (easy) BindingPaperback Trim Size:254x178 Number of pages:12
This vocal score investigates the musical interpretation of William Blake's poetry through a contemporary choral arrangement. Composer Rikuya Terashima utilizes a specific harmonic and melodic framework to translate the tranquil themes of Blake's 'Songs of Innocence' into a performative medium for vocal ensemble and piano.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
This publication is recognized as a practical resource for choral directors seeking accessible, contemporary settings of classical poetry. Experts highlight the score's utility for ensembles requiring a balance of subtle harmonic interest and manageable technical difficulty.
Page Count:
12
Publication Date:
2009-04-09
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193364913
ISBN-13:
9780193364912
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