Christopher Columbus: A Musical Journey

concert scenario based on the play for broadcasting by Louis MacNeice

for soloists, chorus and orchestra

music and text edited for concert performance by Carl Davis and Patrick Garland

General Information – Performing Forces – Publication – Arrangements – Recordings

General Information:

Arrangement:
Arranged by Carl Davis in 2002. From the incidental music to the radio play Christopher Columbus.

First Performance:
2002. Brighton Festival Chorus, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Carl Davis conductor.

Duration:
About 60 minutes

Text:
Louis MacNeice (1907–63)

Performing Forces:

Soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists – at least two speakers, preferably as many as seven

Mixed chorus (SATB)

Orchestra, including an important part for guitar solo

Publication:

Oxford University Press. Precise publication data is unavailable.

Recordings:

WilliamWalton.net – Catalogue of Works – Choral Music – Christopher Columbus