Arthur Somervell: Shepherds Cradle Song In E Flat Major: Vocal And Piano
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COMPOSER:
Arthur Somervell
PUBLISHER:
Edwin Ashdown
INSTRUMENTATION:
Vocal and Piano
PRODUCT FORMAT:
Choral Score
The Shepherd’s Cradle Song was first published in 1918. It is presented here in the key of Eb Major, for low Voices with Piano accompaniment. The text is taken from an anonymous lullaby, originally writteninGerman, which is suitable for any Nativity or Christmastide occasion. Sir Arthur Somervell
Specifications
Composer | Arthur Somervell |
Publisher | Edwin Ashdown |
Instrumentation | Vocal and Piano |
Number of pages | 8 |
Product Format | Choral Score |
Description Product Type | Choral Score |
Genre | Classical |
Style Period | Romantic |
Year of Publication | 2015 |
EAN | 5020679592991 |
No. | MUSEA12628D |
Description
The Shepherd’s Cradle Song was first published in 1918. It is presented here in the key of Eb Major, for low Voices with Piano accompaniment. The text is taken from an anonymous lullaby, originally writteninGerman, which is suitable for any Nativity or Christmastide occasion.
Sir Arthur Somervell (1863-1937) was a British composer, conductor and civil servant. He studied at King’s College, Cambridge and theRoyalCollege of Music under Charles Stanford and Charles Parry. He later became an inspector at the Board of Education, for which he received a knighthood. While he wrote several large operatic, orchestral, and choral works, he isbestremembered for his chamber music and art songs.