Christopher Columbus Suite

for soloists, chorus and orchestra

arranged by Christopher Palmer

General Information – Performing Forces – Publication – Arrangements – Recordings

General Information:

Arrangement:
Arranged by Christopher Palmer, 1987. From the incidental music to the radio play Christopher Columbus, including Beatriz's Song.

First Performance:
Unknown.

Duration:
About 10 minutes

Text:
Louis MacNeice (1907–63)

Movements:

I.   Fiesta
II.   Romanza
     III.   Gloria

Craggs Catalogue Number:
C46a

Performing Forces:

Alto and tenor soloists

Mixed chorus (SATB)

3 flutes, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 3 bassoons – 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba – timpani, 3 or 4 percussion – 1 or 2 harps – strings

Publication:

Oxford University Press. Score and parts are available on hire.

Arrangements:

Romanza, arranged for organ, by Christopher Palmer, 1996.
See Beatriz's Song for more information.

Recordings:

Solo Voices Chorus and Orchestra Conductor Year Compact Disc Timing
Linda Finnie alto
Arthur Davies tenor		 Westminster Singers
City of London Sinfonia		 Richard Hickox 1989 Chandos CHAN 8824 10'51"

 

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