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The Dream of the Rood

for four voices and large instrumental ensemble (2008) - 27 mins.
for four male voices (CTenTTB) plus fl (+ alto fl, picc), c.ang, sop sax, bsn (+ cbsn), hn, tn, 1 or 2 perc/hp/vla, dbass
Text freely adapted by John Casken from the Anglo-Saxon poem ‘The Dream of the Rood’ Recording: NMC D245 released July 2019 Reviews: ‘The Dream of the Rood (2008), his adaptation of the Anglo-Saxon: a captivating structure with a hint of the ritual austerity of Stravinsky’s late cantatas.’ Sunday Times ‘He has ideal collaborators in the Hilliard Ensemble, Asko | Schönberg Ensemble and conductor Clark Rundell’ The Guardian Co-commissioned by Liverpool Capital of Culture and The Hilliard Ensemble as part of the European Capital of Culture Programme 2008

Premiere: October 8, 2008 Liverpool, Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Hilliard Ensemble, Conductor: Clark Rundell, Ensemble 10/10



Winner of the British Composer Awards (Vocal Category) 2009

Published by Schott Music, ED 13468, performance material available to hire

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