Children's Choir Music: New London Children's Choir - Skempton, H. / Corp, R. / Bennett, R.R. / Chilcott, B. / Rutter, J. / Maw, N. (Pigs Could Fly)
5/18/2009, 35 Tracks, 1:05:25
Featuring
Alexander Wells
Ronald Corp
New London Children's Choir
Howard Skempton
Benjamin Britten
Richard Rodney Bennett
John Tavener
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sir Peter Maxwell Davies
Bob Chilcott
Arthur Bliss
Tansy Davies
John Woolrich
John Rutter
Philip Godfrey
Nicholas Maw
Did you know?
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Performer Biography
Ronald Corp, the conductor of The New London Children's Choir, founded the choir in 1991 and is also the Artistic Director of the New London Orchestra.
Composer Biography
Benjamin Britten (1913-1976) was a pivotal composer who wrote high-quality music specifically for treble voices, bringing children's voices to the forefront in the concert hall.
Performer Biography
Alexander Wells, the pianist for The New London Children's Choir, had informal composition lessons with Benjamin Britten early in his career.
Historical Context
Before the 20th century, very little music was published specifically for children to sing, though National Song Books and other general collections existed.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Britten composed challenging yet attractive music for young singers in his own distinct style, making few concessions for their age.
Cultural Impact
Britten's children's opera Noye's Fludde (1958) was a catalyst for other composers, leading to a demand for more works for children's voices.
Recording & Production
The New London Children's Choir has a history of commissioning new works, including pieces by John Woolrich and Tansy Davies featured on this album.
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