Carol of Burgundy. Here is a lively and intricate setting of the classic French carol that builds to a powerful close. In imitation of the flute and drum mentioned in the carol, the singers play back and forth with their ?tu-re-lu-re-lu's? and ?pat-a-pat-a-pan's? on interludes throughout the piece. After a straightforward first verse, the second presents the melody mysteriously, in pianissimo octa…
Dominic Irving Chorale SATB SATB A Cappella [Vocal Score] Novello & Co Ltd.
Winner in the 'A Carol for Christmas' competition Blessed Be That Maid Marie has been beautifully scored for SATB chorus with divisions.The languid flow of the music with some harmonic twists hides within it several well-known carols and tunes that relate to each section of text.
