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for unaccompanied soprano and mezzo-sopranoThis unaccompanied duet for soprano and mezzo conflates R. S. Thomas' beautiful poem on the sacred quality of moorland with passages from three different Psalms and a line from the hymn 'Rheidol'. This is both a fine concert piece and an imaginative, compelling anthem-substitute whose technical demands are well within reach of most female soloists.
This composition explores the intersection of sacred liturgical texts and secular landscape poetry through the medium of a vocal duet. Composer Hilary Tann utilizes the poetry of R. S. Thomas alongside selected verses from the Psalms and a hymn line to create a unified musical meditation on the spiritual resonance of moorland. The work is designed to function as both a concert performance piece and a liturgical anthem, providing a structured framework for two female voices to engage with themes of nature and divinity.
What You Will Find
Musicians and vocal coaches frequently note that the piece is accessible for most female soloists while maintaining a high level of artistic integrity. Experts highlight this work as a refined example of contemporary vocal writing that balances technical clarity with atmospheric depth.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
1998-04-16
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019386150X
ISBN-13:
9780193861503
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