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JAMES HOOK (1746 - 1827) Edited by DR. DAVID J. RHODES VOLUME 1: 16 VAUXHALL GARDENS SONGS - 1800 COLLECTION A real insight into the popular songs of the turn of the century two hundred years ago. Written for the most popular performers at the famous Vauxhaul Gardens concerts, the songs have lost none of their appeal and even include a song called ‘A Cent’ry Ago’. they were published in piano score with voice for the use of amateurs at home. The orchestral cues included in Hook’s original have been retained in the edition. PNCVS013 Spiral bound score with notes and commentary £30 James Hook VOLUME 2: SELECTED SONGS AND CANTATAS The following works are included with the addition of alternative instrumental accompaniments: The Lass of Richmond Hill c. 1789 for voice and piano, harpsichord, harp or guitar; The Tale of Woe c. 1790 for voice and piano, harpsichord, harp or guitar or flute; The Sweetly Blooming Rose, 1814 song (‘Rondeau’) for voice with piano or harp; Rosy Hannah c. 1790 song for voice with piano or harp; Diana c.1785 ‘a hunting cantata’ for voice with piano or harpsichord, or guitar or flute; Elegy, 1810 a cantata in commemoration of H.R.H. the Princess Amelia for two voices, optional chorus & piano or harp. The chorus parts are available separately. PNCVS014 Spiral bound score with notes and commentary £30 James Hook VOLUME 3: SELECTED CANTATAS The Nightingale I, 1780 for voice, 2 flutes, strings and harpsichord; The Nightingale II c. 1795, text by Mr. Rannie for voice, solo piccolo, strings and harpsichord; Damon and Delilah c. 1775 for voice, 2 flutes, strings and harpsichord. PNCVS015A Spiral bound score with notes and commentary £30 PNCVS015/Nightingale 1 parts £3 each PNCVS015/Nightingale 2 parts £4 each PNCVS015/Damon & Delia parts £5 each James Hook VOLUME 4: SELECTED SONGS AND CANTATAS The following works are included with various wind instruments strings and harpsichord: The Lass of Richmond Hill c. 1789 song, 2 flutes, 2 horns; The Tale of Woe c. 1790 song, 2 flutes, 2 horns; Diana c.1785 ‘a hunting cantata’ for voice, 2 clarinets, strings and harpsichord. Sets of parts are available including alternative parts for clarinet in B flat and horns in F. PNCVS016 £20 Spiral bound score with notes and commentary PNCVS016A £20 Jack Hawes & Nigel Forde A Village Romeo and Juliet A song cycle for soprano, baritone and piano set to twenty poems by Nigel Forde and based on a short story by Gottfried Keller for professional performers. Commissioned and first performed by Caroline Palmer and Stephen Cooper. .. ' The music cleverly underlines the plot with cross-references of themes. There is a good sense of build up to the climax at the fair and the mock marriage, leading to the final denouement as the couple sail off in a barge down the river. .. full of poetry and romance'. (Evening Star, Ipswich). Duration approx. 70 mins. Spiral bound score VS010 £16.00
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