Bethlehem down poem by bruce blunt in d minor for solo voice and organ or piano. Dates and periods are of interest only to the student of musical history. The form of the work is simple with much repetition, but this only provides the stability for warlocks subtle chromatic language he pushes the key of d. Shop for the boosey and hawkes bethlehem down satb a cappella composed by peter warlock and receive free shipping on your order and the guaranteed lowest price. Bethlehem down sheet music january 1, 1928 by peter warlock author, bruce blunt author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He was educated in the english public schools, and was encouraged in his passion for music by a teacher at eton, colin taylor. Since this work was first published after 1924 with the prescribed notice, it is unlikely that this work is.
The warlock name, which reflects heseltines interest in occult practices, was used for all his published musical works. Warlock wrote many carols, such as adam lay ybounden, tyrley tyrlow, and bethlehem down. Peter warlock simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. It is a popular anthem used in the anglican church during the liturgical seasons of christmastide and epiphany. Philip arnold heseltine 30 october 1894 17 december 1930, known by the pseudonym peter warlock, was a british composer and music critic. Organ, voice sheet music book by peter warlock 18941930. Bethlehem down is a choral anthem or carol composed in 1927 by anglowelsh composer peter warlock 18941930 and set to a poem written by journalist. Arrangement for satb with a piano accompaniment, included for rehearsal purposes, though this piece should be performed as a choir without accompaniment wherever possible.
Warlock was not influenced by folksong like many other english composers of the time. We look into the mysterious circumstances surrounding his sudden death, at the age of 36. But then i remembered bethlehem down peter warlock 1894 1930 is one of the most notorious british composers of the early twentieth century, more known for his louche lifestyle and forthright opinions then for his music. When he is king we will give him a kings gifts myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown beautiful robes, said the young girl to joseph. Bethlehem down is a choral anthem or carol composed in 1927 by anglowelsh composer peter warlock 18941930 the pseudonym of philip arnold heseltine and set to a poem written by journalist and poet bruce blunt 18991957. Peter warlock, byname of philip heseltine, born oct. Apr 08, 2019 bethlehem down warlock, peter since this work was first published after with the prescribed notice, it is unlikely that this work is public domain in the usa. Although he used his own name when writing as a music critic, he composed under the pseudonym peter warlock and is now better known by this name. Peter warlock was a pseudonym of philip arnold heseltine 30 october 1894 17 december 1930, an anglowelsh composer and music critic. Yet it was created in a mood of flippancy due to the impecunious state of warlock and his poet friend.
Choral works by peter warlock even if it were true that peter warlocks talent was exclusively miniaturist and lyrical, so for that matter has been that of many of the greatest in the history of every other art. Bethlehem down was written by peter warlock the pseudonymn of philip heseltine in collaboration with his poet friend bruce blunt. The first mercy 1926 was originally a solo song and an early collaboration between peter warlock and bruce blunt, with whom he would soon after write perhaps his bestknown choral work, bethlehem down. Song with pianoforte accompaniment by peter warlock. A christmas carol written by a practising druid to a text by an alcoholinspired poet peter warlock s bethlehem down is part of the. In 1930, at the age of just 36, peter warlock was found dead in a flat in chelsea. The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. Peter warlock biography facts, childhood, family life. Bethlehem down by peter warlock 18941930 sheet music for. Bethlehem down, with its gentle lilt and tenderness riven with sadness, is a brilliant marriage of music and words. All 41 naxos 24 s scores 39 p parts 2 a arrangements and transcriptions 4 adam lay ybounden. Its way above all else, because the singing is so fresh and energetic, far truer to the spirit of the composer and poet and, indeed, to the meaning of christianity, burdened.
Bethlehem down by peter warlock 18941930 octavo sheet. His father died when he was two, and heseltine was raised by his mother. Aug 03, 2008 peter warlock s carol bethlehem down sung by the choir of kings college, cambridge, 1995. Peter warlock was the pseudonymn of philip heseltine 18941930, whose principal legacy was an important body of solo song. Bethlehem down 1927 peter warlock philip arnold heseltine,18941930 revised for piano by dr. Although he used his own name when writing as a music critic, he composed under the pseudonym.
Warlock peter bethlehem down download free sheet music and. He also came out with the christmas anthem, bethlehem down, which was done in collaboration with poet and journalist bruce blunt. Westminster cathedral choir bethlehem down lyrics musixmatch. Peter warlock 1994 gurney, ireland, quilter and warlock 1989 carnet comprenant. Peter warlocks carol bethlehem down sung by the choir of kings college, cambridge, 1995. The words are from a poem by bruce blunt and have been set to music by peter warlock. Bethlehem down when he is king we will give him a kings gifts, myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown, beautiful robes, said the. When he is king they will clothe him in gravesheets, myrrh for embalming, and wood for a crown, he that lies now in the white arms of mary. There are few instrumental pieces amongst the works of peter. When he is king they will clothe him in gravesheets, myrrh for embalming, and wood for a crown, he that lies now in the white arms of mary, sleeping so lightly on bethlehem down.
Set on the trinity college london singing syllabus, grade 7. Bethlehem down warlock, peter since this work was first published after 1923 with the prescribed notice, it is unlikely that this work is public domain in the usa. Bethlehem down sheet music for piano download free in pdf. Aug 20, 2019 a beautiful, slow, dignified and evocative carol for mixed choir. Boosey and hawkes bethlehem down satb a cappella composed by. Patrick allies when he is king we will give him a kings gifts, myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown, beautiful robes. Peter warlock free sheet music to download in pdf, mp3. Bethlehem down is full of the starlight winds for the spices, and stars for the gold, mary for sleep, and for lullaby music songs of a shepherd by bethlehem fold.
Peter warlock biography wikipedia philip arnold heseltine 30 october 1894 17 december 1930, known by the pseudonym peter warlock, was a british composer and music critic. The composer behind the haunting carol bethlehem down was an alcoholic hellraiser with an interest in the occult. Peter warlock biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. He used his real name chiefly for his literary and editorial work, reserving his assumed name for his musical works. Peter warlock was a pseudonym of philip arnold heseltine october 30, 1894 december 17, 1930, an anglowelsh composer and music critic. When he is king we will give him a kings gifts myrrh for its sweetness, and gold for a crown beautiful robes, said the young girl to joseph fair with her firstborn on. Born in the savoy hotel, he came from a welltodo family of stockbrokers, solicitors, and art connoisseurs, his father dying when he was only two.
Bethlehem down warlock, peter since this work was first published after with the prescribed notice, it is unlikely that this work is public domain in the usa. A christmas carol written by a practising druid to a text by an alcoholinspired poet peter warlocks bethlehem down is part of the. Peter warlock was born philip heseltine in the savoy hotel, the only son of a london solicitor. The carols haunting sadness belies the works origins as it was conceived on a pub crawl as a means to generating some muchneeded cash for christmas drinking. Bethlehem down is hugely indebted to warlocks interest in tudor music, with the expressive dissonances one might find in gibbons or tallis here enhanced in a twentiethcentury palette. Nov 24, 2019 a beautiful, slow, dignified and evocative carol for mixed choir. A memoir of philip heseltine 1934 despite mainly being known for composing. A short while for dreaming choral works by peter warlock. Warlock p bethlehem down the choir of st johns college.
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