Buch, Englisch, 40 Seiten, Format (B × H): 232 mm x 311 mm, Gewicht: 192 g
Buch, Englisch, 40 Seiten, Format (B × H): 232 mm x 311 mm, Gewicht: 192 g
ISBN: 978-0-19-339943-3
Verlag: OUP Oxford
for wordless chorus, viola solo, and orchestra
A suite for solo viola, wordless chorus (SATB), and small orchestra, Flos Campi is one of Vaughan Williams' most enigmatic pieces. While the six movements all borrow their titles from the Old Testament's Song of Solomon, the chorus never articulates a single word. Instead, it serves as a section of the orchestra, creating an elegant vocal texture and backdrop to the viola's haunting solo lines. The work was premiered in October 1925 by the violist Lionel Tertis, singers from the RCM, and the
Queen's Hall Orchestra, directed by Sir Henry Wood.
