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Thea Musgrave ranks among the world's foremost living composers, and is widely known for the warmth, humor, and theatrical qualities of her music. Donald L. Hixon has prepared the first and only substantial bibliographical treatment of the composer, and the only complete listing of her works, with the assistance of Musgrave herself. The volume includes a brief biography; a complete list of her works and premieres, together with other notable selected performances, classified by genre and arranged alphabetically by title; a discography of commercially produced recordings; and an annotated bibliography of writings by and about Musgrave and her music. In addition, appendixes provide alphabetical and chronological access to the composer's music. An index of names and titles completes the volume. ... Read more

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The book presents an in depth analysis of the choral compositions of Elisabeth Lutyens, Elizabeth Maconchy, and Thea Musgrave, complete with musical examples and texts. The introductory chapter gives historical perspective and places Lutyens, Maconchy and Musgrave in the context of twentieth-century British musical culture. ... Read more

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In Greek mythology Niobe was the daughter of Tantalus and wife of Amphion, King of Thebes. She unwisely boasted to Leto about her many sons and daughters. Leto, who only had two children, Apollo and Artemis, was angered. As punishment Apollo slew Niobe's

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On The Underground<-i> (or 'A Medieval Summer') is based upon texts from Poems On The Underground<-i>, and was commissioned by the Ionian Singers with funds from The Holst Foundation. Written by Thea Musgrave for unaccompanied SATB chorus.

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The six poems set here are all to be found in '100 Poems on the Underground'. For SATB (divisi) A Cappella.

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This work is projected as a ballet for solo male dancer, but it can also be presented dramatically in concert performance. Orfeo I was commissioned by the BBC Transcription Service for James Galway and received its first performance on 4 July 1976 at the

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Set for SATB voices by Thea Musgrave. Contents: With Serving Still * At Most Mischief * Hate Whom Ye List * Tanglid I Was in Love's Snare ... Read more