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
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
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
Available as a digital download, under licence.
20 copies individual pieces £15.00
20 copies set £45.00
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
Available as a digital download, under licence. 20 copies £15.00
Contact the publishers for details
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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Available as a digital download, under licence. 20 copies £15.00
Contact the publishers for details
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.
Available as a digital download, under licence. 20 copies £15.00
Contact the publishers for details
S.A.T.B setting of Psalm 33 for chantry choir and organ. A lovely setting of this popular Psalm. The variations take the theme of celebrating praise with music.
Text
Sing praise
Sing jubilant praise unto the Lord you joyful people
Sing Jubilant praise for joy to celebrate with music.
Celebrate with harp,
Celebrate with lyre,
Celebrate with trumpet, horns, trombone.
Sound the brass, All to lift their bells.
Sing praise, sing jubilant praise to celebrate with music.
Violins voice your strings.
Basses raise your melody high.
Cellos add your heart.
Violas sing your song.
All to soar.
Celebrate, sing, let your voices ring.
Sing joyful praise to our king.
Flutes to crown a wood-wind choir.
Oboes join the sing a long.
Clarinets the laughter bring.
Come a long bassoons join the throng
Ring bells to chime
Praise and sing to chime and ring sing praise
celebrate the love and joy of our king.
Ring bells to chime.
Ring sing bells of creation.
Ring sing chime.
Praise and sing to chime and ring.
Celebrate the love and joy of our king.
variations-on-psalm-33-extract
© 2010 Modrana Music Publishers Ltd
Available as a digital download, under licence. 20 copies £20.00
Contact the publishers for details
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 "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
Available as a digital download, under licence.
20 copies individual pieces £15.00
20 copies set £45.00
Contact the publishers for details
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.
Available as a digital download, under licence. 20 copies £15.00
Contact the publishers for details
This setting is a short four verse lively sea shanty for T.T.B.B and piano.
Great fun to sing with lots of energy and humour. The words of the first verse are.
As Cornish fisher men we sing. Haul away, haul away.
Of Seas and gales. Haul away, haul away.
The fish to bring, Haul away, haul away.
We drink the ale to make the glasses ring.
Available as a digital download, under licence. 20 copies £15.00
Contact the publishers for details
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