Shakespeare, William, lyrics
How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank!
for vocal soloists or SATB choir and orchestra or reduced orchestra
Also available for full orchestra only.
This tender and much-loved work was composed in 1938 in honour of Sir Henry Wood. It was written for 16 soloists and orchestra but may also be sung by four soloists and chorus, or by mixed-voice chorus. This beautifully presented edition includes an introduction by Michael Kennedy.
Forces or Category
Vocal soloists/SATB & orchestra/reduced orchestra
Duration
14 minutes
Difficulty
Moderately difficult
24 pages | 279x216mm
Orchestration
Original: 2 fl(2nd+picc), ob, ca, 2 cl, 2 bn, 4 hn, 2 tpt, 3 tbn, tba, timp, perc, hp, str
Reduced: 2 fl(2nd+picc), ob, ca, 2 cl, 2 bn, 2 hn, 2 tpt, timp, perc, hp, str
