Wassail Carol
Vocal score
Published on 31. December 1969
Other
Sheet music
8 pages
978-0-19-342940-6 (ISBN)
Description
for SATB (with divisions) and organ or orchestra
This peaceful carol carries the hallmarks of Mathias's unmistakeable craftsmanship, such is the seamless contrast between the chromatic opening material and the rich tonal harmonies of the sustained lullaby sections. Suitable for both concert and liturgical use.
Orchestral material is available on hire.
This peaceful carol carries the hallmarks of Mathias's unmistakeable craftsmanship, such is the seamless contrast between the chromatic opening material and the rich tonal harmonies of the sustained lullaby sections. Suitable for both concert and liturgical use.
Orchestral material is available on hire.
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Edition
Vocal score
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 178 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight
19 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-342940-6 (9780193429406)
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Person
William Mathias was born in Whitland, Dyfed. He studied at the University College of Wales, and subsequently at the Royal Academy of Music. From 1970-1988 he was Head of the Music Department at the University College of North Wales, Bangor.
Mathias musical language embraced both instrumental and vocal forms with equal success, and he addressed a large and varied audience both in Britain and abroad. He was also known as a conductor and pianist, and gave or directed many premieres of his own works. He was made CBE in the 1985 New Year's Honours. In 1992, the year of his death, Nimbus Records embarked upon a series of recordings of his major works.
Mathias musical language embraced both instrumental and vocal forms with equal success, and he addressed a large and varied audience both in Britain and abroad. He was also known as a conductor and pianist, and gave or directed many premieres of his own works. He was made CBE in the 1985 New Year's Honours. In 1992, the year of his death, Nimbus Records embarked upon a series of recordings of his major works.