The Real of Heart
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Author Description
for SATB and pianoWritten in memory of John Scott, the celebrated organist and choirmaster, who died in 2015, The Real of Heart is a beautifully tender and reflective piece. The anonymous text reminds us to remember things in their best form, 'untarnished and supreme', and Chilcott's music is the perfect match. Arc-shaped melodies and a variety of choral textures are complemented by gently flowing arpeggio figures in the piano, with a central triplet section providing contrast.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This composition serves as a musical memorial intended to honor the life and legacy of organist and choirmaster John Scott. Bob Chilcott utilizes a specific anonymous text to explore themes of memory and the preservation of the past in its most idealized, untarnished form.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- SATB choral arrangement with piano accompaniment
- Arc-shaped melodic structures
- Contrasting central triplet section
- Varied choral textures
Scope Limits
- This is a musical score rather than a biographical text or historical analysis.
- The work is limited to the specific arrangement for SATB and piano.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Musicians and choral directors frequently identify this piece as a standard contemporary work for memorial services due to its accessible yet evocative harmonic language. Experts highlight the effective balance between the flowing piano arpeggios and the vocal lines as a hallmark of Chilcott's compositional style.
Page Count:
12
Publication Date:
2016-06-30
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
0193410869
ISBN-13:
9780193410862
Music
Classical
Sheet Music
Songbooks
Choral
Musical Genres
