St Petersburg Mass
Orchestral Study score with CD premiere recording T.T.B.B. version
Orchestral Score and Parts available for hire
Reviews
The St Petersburg Mass "It is a work of great talent" Alexander Polischuk Conductor of the Conservatoire Orchestra.
" Music of stunning orchestral virtuosity and emotional depth" Victor Pleshak, Leading composer member of The Union of St Petersburg Composers.
"It is Music of the heart" Professor Mussin, Head of conducting St Petersburg Conservatoire.
"According to the great composer Mussorgsky, 'Of greatest importance for a composer is his search for truth'; It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music" Alexander Govorov, Conductor of the Rouss-land Soglasie choir of St Petersburg
The Music of David Golightly, by Alexander Govorov David Golightly's Choral music was the first Western composer's music to become part of Soglasie's repertoire, following the Choir's first meeting with the composer in March 1993. I was greatly interested in his work from the first, particularly as I was familiar with the English style of Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Tippett. David Golightly's work is indisputably English, but his music also reveals an Englishman with a Russian Soul. As we rehearsed "Rites of Passage" we were inspired. Working our way towards a better understanding of the choral pieces, we discovered both the composer's love for Pushkin's poetry and the deep sincerity of his talent. The ideas and images of Pushkin's words expressed themselves through the composer's language of music. The great Russian composer, Mussorgsky, said, "Of greatest importance for a composer in creating music is the search for truth". It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music. Our further association with this talented English composer developed into a large scale co-operation, "The St Petersburg Mass ", which was composed for and commissioned by the Soglasie Choir. The premiere of this work in St Petersburg in May 1994 was a major event in the musical life of the city and many important artists and composers attended this unique occasion. Professor Mussin, who is head of Conducting at the St Petersburg Conservatoire, commented that it was "Music of the Heart". and it received a ten-minute standing ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
KyriaGloriaCredoSanctusSanctus Solo ExtractAgnus DeiAmenShort extract from speech after premiere
St Petersburg Mass
Vocal Study score with CD premiere recording T.T.B.B. version
Orchestral Score and Parts available for hire
Reviews
The St Petersburg Mass "It is a work of great talent" Alexander Polischuk Conductor of the Conservatoire Orchestra.
" Music of stunning orchestral virtuosity and emotional depth" Victor Pleshak, Leading composer member of The Union of St Petersburg Composers.
"It is Music of the heart" Professor Mussin, Head of conducting St Petersburg Conservatoire.
"According to the great composer Mussorgsky, 'Of greatest importance for a composer is his search for truth'; It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music" Alexander Govorov, Conductor of the Rouss-land Soglasie choir of St Petersburg
The Music of David Golightly, by Alexander Govorov David Golightly's Choral music was the first Western composer's music to become part of Soglasie's repertoire, following the Choir's first meeting with the composer in March 1993. I was greatly interested in his work from the first, particularly as I was familiar with the English style of Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Tippett. David Golightly's work is indisputably English, but his music also reveals an Englishman with a Russian Soul. As we rehearsed "Rites of Passage" we were inspired. Working our way towards a better understanding of the choral pieces, we discovered both the composer's love for Pushkin's poetry and the deep sincerity of his talent. The ideas and images of Pushkin's words expressed themselves through the composer's language of music. The great Russian composer, Mussorgsky, said, "Of greatest importance for a composer in creating music is the search for truth". It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music. Our further association with this talented English composer developed into a large scale co-operation, "The St Petersburg Mass ", which was composed for and commissioned by the Soglasie Choir. The premiere of this work in St Petersburg in May 1994 was a major event in the musical life of the city and many important artists and composers attended this unique occasion. Professor Mussin, who is head of Conducting at the St Petersburg Conservatoire, commented that it was "Music of the Heart". and it received a ten-minute standing ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
KyriaGloriaCredoSanctusSanctus Solo ExtractAgnus DeiAmenShort extract from speech after premiere
Choral Russian Folk tune S.A.T.B
Translated and arranged David F Golightly.
Choir Orders over 30 copies 40% discount.
Oh you are so broad the Steppe.
The vast Steppe.
You have spread so far and wide. Mother Steppe.
Oh is that the Steppe eagle, taking wing.
No it's only Don Cossack.
Who rides the plains, wandering.
Oh don't you fly eagle, So high cross the earth.
Oh don't you ride Don Cossack.
Close to the river.
Don Cossacks S.A.T.B.
St Petersburg Mass
Vocal Study score with CD premiere recording S.A.T.B. version
Orchestral Score and Parts available for hire
Reviews
The St Petersburg Mass "It is a work of great talent" Alexander Polischuk Conductor of the Conservatoire Orchestra.
" Music of stunning orchestral virtuosity and emotional depth" Victor Pleshak, Leading composer member of The Union of St Petersburg Composers.
"It is Music of the heart" Professor Mussin, Head of conducting St Petersburg Conservatoire.
"According to the great composer Mussorgsky, 'Of greatest importance for a composer is his search for truth'; It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music" Alexander Govorov, Conductor of the Rouss-land Soglasie choir of St Petersburg
The Music of David Golightly, by Alexander Govorov David Golightly's Choral music was the first Western composer's music to become part of Soglasie's repertoire, following the Choir's first meeting with the composer in March 1993. I was greatly interested in his work from the first, particularly as I was familiar with the English style of Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Tippett. David Golightly's work is indisputably English, but his music also reveals an Englishman with a Russian Soul. As we rehearsed "Rites of Passage" we were inspired. Working our way towards a better understanding of the choral pieces, we discovered both the composer's love for Pushkin's poetry and the deep sincerity of his talent. The ideas and images of Pushkin's words expressed themselves through the composer's language of music. The great Russian composer, Mussorgsky, said, "Of greatest importance for a composer in creating music is the search for truth". It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music. Our further association with this talented English composer developed into a large scale co-operation, "The St Petersburg Mass ", which was composed for and commissioned by the Soglasie Choir. The premiere of this work in St Petersburg in May 1994 was a major event in the musical life of the city and many important artists and composers attended this unique occasion. Professor Mussin, who is head of Conducting at the St Petersburg Conservatoire, commented that it was "Music of the Heart". and it received a ten-minute standing ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
KyriaGloriaCredoSanctusSanctus Solo ExtractAgnus DeiAmenShort extract from speech after premiere
Choral "Rites of Passage"
Six settings of Pushkin Poems for S.A.T.B and piano. Difficult choral pieces based on Pushkin poems with English translation by Henry Jones.
Life's Carriage,
The Bird,
The Singer,
The Flower,
Omens,
Elegy.
Duration 30 mins. Available as set or contact the publishers if required seperate.
Rites of Passage
In 1993 David had also written a sequence of songs for one of the top male voice choirs in Russia, the Rouss-land Soglasie Choir of St Petersburg. The cycle involved settings for six poems by the great Russian poet, Pushkin, and was called "Rites of Passage". David has been familiar with the work of Pushkin for some time, since he bought an anthology of Pushkin's poems from an antique shop in Hexham when he was 17. So it seemed a natural progression for him to create "Rites of Passage", putting together six poems in a sequence that reflects a journey through life. The fourth song, "The Flower ", echoes experiences of love corrupted by circumstance. It was written for a loved one, revealing "the poignancy of receiving a crushed flower, given as a gift of remembrance of a timeless moment." The Russians performed "Rites of Passage" throughout Britain on their l993 UK tour, and have since performed it many times in Russia and Europe. It has become their theme tune! Copyright Steve Hobson l995. Reviews The Music of David Golightly, by Alexander Govorov David Golightly's Choral music was the first Western composer's music to become part of Soglasie's repertoire, following the Choir's first meeting with the composer in March 1993. I was greatly interested in his work from the first, particularly as I was familiar with the English style of Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Tippett. David Golightly's work is indisputably English, but his music also reveals an Englishman with a Russian Soul. As we rehearsed "Rites of Passage" we were inspired. Working our way towards a better understanding of the choral pieces, we discovered both the composer's love for Pushkin's poetry and the deep sincerity of his talent. The ideas and images of Pushkin's words expressed themselves through the composer's language of music. The great Russian composer, Mussorgsky, said, "Of greatest importance for a composer in creating music is the search for truth". It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music. Our further association with this talented English composer developed into a large scale co-operation, "The St Petersburg Mass ", which was composed for and commissioned by the Soglasie Choir. The premiere of this work in St Petersburg in May 1994 was a major event in the musical life of the city and many important artists and composers attended this unique occasion. Professor Mussin, who is head of Conducting at the St Petersburg Conservatoire, commented that it was "Music of the Heart". and it received a ten-minute standing ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
Life's CarriageThe BirdThe SingerThe FlowerOmensElegy
Choral "Rites of Passage"
Six settings of Pushkin Poems for S.A.T.B and piano. Difficult choral pieces based on Pushkin poems with English translation by Henry Jones.
Life's Carriage,
The Bird,
The Singer,
The Flower,
Omens,
Elegy.
Duration 30 mins. Available as set or contact the publishers if required seperate.
Rites of Passage
In 1993 David had also written a sequence of songs for one of the top male voice choirs in Russia, the Rouss-land Soglasie Choir of St Petersburg. The cycle involved settings for six poems by the great Russian poet, Pushkin, and was called "Rites of Passage". David has been familiar with the work of Pushkin for some time, since he bought an anthology of Pushkin's poems from an antique shop in Hexham when he was 17. So it seemed a natural progression for him to create "Rites of Passage", putting together six poems in a sequence that reflects a journey through life. The fourth song, "The Flower ", echoes experiences of love corrupted by circumstance. It was written for a loved one, revealing "the poignancy of receiving a crushed flower, given as a gift of remembrance of a timeless moment." The Russians performed "Rites of Passage" throughout Britain on their l993 UK tour, and have since performed it many times in Russia and Europe. It has become their theme tune! Copyright Steve Hobson l995. Reviews The Music of David Golightly, by Alexander Govorov David Golightly's Choral music was the first Western composer's music to become part of Soglasie's repertoire, following the Choir's first meeting with the composer in March 1993. I was greatly interested in his work from the first, particularly as I was familiar with the English style of Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Tippett. David Golightly's work is indisputably English, but his music also reveals an Englishman with a Russian Soul. As we rehearsed "Rites of Passage" we were inspired. Working our way towards a better understanding of the choral pieces, we discovered both the composer's love for Pushkin's poetry and the deep sincerity of his talent. The ideas and images of Pushkin's words expressed themselves through the composer's language of music. The great Russian composer, Mussorgsky, said, "Of greatest importance for a composer in creating music is the search for truth". It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music. Our further association with this talented English composer developed into a large scale co-operation, "The St Petersburg Mass ", which was composed for and commissioned by the Soglasie Choir. The premiere of this work in St Petersburg in May 1994 was a major event in the musical life of the city and many important artists and composers attended this unique occasion. Professor Mussin, who is head of Conducting at the St Petersburg Conservatoire, commented that it was "Music of the Heart". and it received a ten-minute standing ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
Life's CarriageThe BirdThe SingerThe FlowerOmensElegy
Five arrangements of American folk tunes for S.A.T.B and piano.
Commissioned 1994 by Hull Male Voice Choir recorded by The Soglasie Choir of St Petersburg.
Available as a set or contact the publisher for seperate copies of each piece.
Score includes a cd.
No1 The Buffalo Skinners.
No 2 Chisholm Trail
No 3 Shenandoah.
No 4 The Streets of Laredo.
No 5 John Hardy.
The Buffalo SkinnersChisholm TrailShanendoarStreets of LaradoJohn Hardy
St Petersburg Mass
Orchestral Study score with CD premiere recording S/A/T/B version
Orchestral Score and Parts available for hire
Reviews
The St Petersburg Mass "It is a work of great talent" Alexander Polischuk Conductor of the Conservatoire Orchestra.
" Music of stunning orchestral virtuosity and emotional depth" Victor Pleshak, Leading composer member of The Union of St Petersburg Composers.
"It is Music of the heart" Professor Mussin, Head of conducting St Petersburg Conservatoire.
"According to the great composer Mussorgsky, 'Of greatest importance for a composer is his search for truth'; It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music" Alexander Govorov, Conductor of the Rouss-land Soglasie choir of St Petersburg
The Music of David Golightly, by Alexander Govorov David Golightly's Choral music was the first Western composer's music to become part of Soglasie's repertoire, following the Choir's first meeting with the composer in March 1993. I was greatly interested in his work from the first, particularly as I was familiar with the English style of Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Britten and Tippett. David Golightly's work is indisputably English, but his music also reveals an Englishman with a Russian Soul. As we rehearsed "Rites of Passage" we were inspired. Working our way towards a better understanding of the choral pieces, we discovered both the composer's love for Pushkin's poetry and the deep sincerity of his talent. The ideas and images of Pushkin's words expressed themselves through the composer's language of music. The great Russian composer, Mussorgsky, said, "Of greatest importance for a composer in creating music is the search for truth". It is this truth we hear when we perform David Golightly's music. Our further association with this talented English composer developed into a large scale co-operation, "The St Petersburg Mass ", which was composed for and commissioned by the Soglasie Choir. The premiere of this work in St Petersburg in May 1994 was a major event in the musical life of the city and many important artists and composers attended this unique occasion. Professor Mussin, who is head of Conducting at the St Petersburg Conservatoire, commented that it was "Music of the Heart". and it received a ten-minute standing ovation from an enthusiastic audience.
KyriaGloriaCredoSanctusSanctus Solo ExtractAgnus DeiAmenShort extract from speech after premiere
Beautiful setting of this popular prayer. Easy to learn with a evocative yet simple piano accompaniment. Very popular ideal for a church choir.
The stillness gives something different to the service
The Lord's Prayer is available for S.A.T.B and piano. C-E 4th space.
Discount for orders of more than 10 copies, contact the publisher for details
The Lord's Prayer SATB version
Five arrangements of American folk tunes for S.A.T.B and piano.
Commissioned 1994 by Hull Male Voice Choir recorded by The Soglasie Choir of St Petersburg.
Available as a set or contact the publisher for seperate copies of each piece.
Score includes a cd.
No1 The Buffalo Skinners.
No 2 Chisholm Trail
No 3 Shenandoah.
No 4 The Streets of Laredo.
No 5 John Hardy.
The Buffalo SkinnersChisholm TrailShanendoarStreets of LaradoJohn Hardy
Choral Russian Folk tune T.T.B.B
Translated and arranged David F Golightly.
Choir Orders over 30 copies 40% discount.
Oh you are so broad the Steppe.
The vast Steppe.
You have spread so far and wide. Mother Steppe.
Oh is that the Steppe eagle, taking wing.
No it's only Don Cossack.
Who rides the plains, wandering.
Oh don't you fly eagle, So high cross the earth.
Oh don't you ride Don Cossack.
Close to the river.
Don Cossacks T.T.B.B.
The Christmas Rose is a short contemporary carol setting for SATB. Parts do divide into six parts, at times, with division for sopranos and altos but generally the setting is relatively easy for any reasonably good choir.
The Christmas Rose.
By
David F Golightly
A Christmas Rose its petals shed.
Blood red tears a saviour bled. etc
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