There is no rose of such virtue is an anonymous mediaeval text, already well known through beautiful settings by Britten (in his Ceremony of Carols), John Joubert and others. The poem is 'macaronic' (it presents a verse in English, followed by a varying Latin refrain). This new version follows the illustrious examples above by remaining strophic and presenting broadly the same music in a successio…

' Ave verum was commissioned early in 2011 by Edward Rowntree for the birthday of his father, John Rowntree, director of music at Douai Abbey in the UK. My aim was to write a piece both short and simple, suitable for regular liturgical use. There are, of course, many wonderful settings of this text already, not least those by William Byrd and Edward Elgar, both of which I sang as a boy. In this in…

Référence unique par son ISBN 9780853601784 cette partition musique de Purcell Henry n'est autre que Purcell King Arthur Vocal Score. Les droits d'auteur de cette partition de musique de style Classique se trouvent chez les éditions Novello. La référence catalogue de cette oeuvre est NOV070418. / Scores / Partition

Dvorak's Stabat Mater is his first setting of a religious text, which was begun in 1876. The work received its first performance in 1880 in Prague. This new edition edited by Michael Pilkington follows the layout of the previous Novello edition for ease of compatibility. Vocal score with piano accompaniment. Text in Latin. Scored for Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Bass Soloists, SATB and Orchestra. Orc…

We Have All the Time in the World is the classic James Bond theme featuring the warm, graceful vocals of Louis Armstrong. Beloved for its sophisticated, smooth sound, the track - written by John Barry and Hal David - has transcended its tie to cinema, becoming one of the most requested songs at weddings, anniversaries and other celebrations. This brand new arrangement by Thomas Lydon for TTBB choi…

The Novello Choral Pops Series presents the smash hit single I Have A Dream by ABBA . This pop classic has been arranged by Quentin Thomas for upper Voices with Piano accompaniment and Guitar chords. An ideal piece to add a little Disco magic to any Choral repertoire, and perfect for younger Voices too. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

Edward Elgar's The Dream Of Gerontius is a splendid oratorio for Mezzo-soprano, Tenor and Bass with Chorus and Orchestra. It is based on the epic poem, The Dream of Gerontius by John Henry Newman written in 1865. The original vocal score of Gerontius was actually printed before Elgar's had even finalised or completed his final orchestration and as such it was printed without many of the markings t…

An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Ubi caritas et amor is a simple, reflective anthem for mixed-voice choir and organ. Brian Easdale was educat…

For SATB choir with piano accompaniments. Also available for SSA: NOV078815. The Novello Choral Programme is the creation of a panel of advisors pre-eminent in the British music scene. They have been chosen for their experience in choral conducting, concert work and music education. This album includes arrangements of such hits as California Dreamin' , Mamma Mia and O Happy Day . / Voix

A terrific Choral Suite from Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom Of The Opera and part of the Novello Voices Choral Suites Series. Contains: Think Of Me, Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again, The Music Of The Night, The Phantom Of The Opera and All I Ask Of You . These popular modern songs from one of the most famous West End show have been set by Barrie Carson Turner in fabulous arrangements for SAT…

The Old Novello Edition of Franz Joseph Haydn's Creation oratorio. / Piano Et Chant

Blue Moon , written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, has had many treatments over the decades. Mel Tormé made a smooth hit version in the 1940s, Elvis Presley put it on his first album in 1956 and The Marcels had a doo-wop hit with it in 1961, but 'An American Werewolf in London' was the first movie to associate this most romantic of songs with lycanthropy. This brand new arrangement by…

Newly edited by Donald Burrows, the latest publication in the Novello Handel Edition with full historic, interpretative and critical notes. Handel's majestical setting of John Dryden in a cantata to honour the patron saint of music, first performed in London in 1739. ST or SAT soloists, SATB chorus. / Chant Et Piano

Blue Moon , written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart in 1934, has had many treatments over the decades. Mel Tormé made a smooth hit version in the 1940s, Elvis Presley put it on his first album in 1956 and The Marcels had a doo-wop hit with it in 1961, but 'An American Werewolf in London' was the first movie to associate this most romantic of songs with lycanthropy. This brand new arrangement by…