Hark, hark, the Lark

Hark, hark, the lark is a collection of eight exquisite settings for upper voices, specially commissioned to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. The volume pays tribute to Britain's greatest writer, presenting a selection of his finest texts set to music by some of today's most accomplished choral composers.

Contents And will he not

Contents And will he not come again? 6 Paul Jarman Blow, blow, thou winter wind 14 Sarah Quartel Come unto these yellow sands 24 Bob Chilcott for online perusal only Hark, hark, the lark 30 Alan Bullard Our revels now are ended 35 Bob Chilcott Over hill, over dale 40 Andrea Ramsey When icicles hang by the wall 49 Stephen Hatfield You spotted snakes with double tongue 57 Jussi Chydenius

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