First line of lyrics: When I behold Your heavens
initial sharps/flats: no sharps or flats
Rossetti poem(s): "Judge not according to the appearance"
Notes about the text: This setting combines Rossetti's poem "Judge not according to the appearance" with Psalm 8:3-4.
Composition history: "Commissioned by the Pepperdine University Chamber Singers, Ryan Board, director, 2017-2018"
Tempo markings: dotted quarter note = 50
Rossetti, Christina Georgina; text (English, 1830-1894)
Cataloguer: Emily McConkey, University of Ottawa
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "When I Behold." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/When-I-Behold/11133633.item#/submit. Accessed 20 June 2022.
"© 2017 by N. Lincoln Hanks (BMI). The composer should be notified of all performances."
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"In the Lane" [Harry Alexander Matthews]
Matthews, Harry Alexander; music (1879-1973)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4494
Reference: Gooch, Bryan N.S. and David S. Thatcher. Musical Settings of Early and Mid-Victorian Literature: A Catalogue. New York: Garland, 1979.
Other data reference(s): "In the Lane. Song for a medium voice with Piano accompaniment, words by C.G. Rossetti." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/498809165. Accessed 20 June 2022.
"Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep" [Robert S. Cohen]
genre: choral music|Christmas music|song|sacred music
other version 1 - instrumentation: string quartet
other version 2 - instrumentation: orchestra
Rossetti poem(s): "Holy Innocents" ("Sleep, little Baby, sleep")
Tempo markings: "Adagio"; quarter note = ca. 60
Cohen, Robert S.; music (American, born 1945)
Other data reference(s): "Rossetti Christmas Settings." https://choralnet.org/announcements/rossetti-christmas-settings-2/. Accessed 24 June 2022. "Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep." Sheet Music Plus, https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/sleep-little-baby-sleep-sheet-music/19533867. Accessed 24 June 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Sleep, Little Baby, Sleep." Sheet Music Plus, https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/sleep-little-baby-sleep-sheet-music/19533867. Accessed 24 June 2022.
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"Holy Innocents" [Robert Coningsby Clarke]
Place in the larger work: The first song of six in the song cycle called "Song-Cameos," which includes 1. "Holy Innocents" (Christina Rossetti); 2. "Love's Constancy"; 3. "Love's Extravagance"; 4. "Minnie and Winnie" (Lord Tennyson); 5. "Dainty little Maiden" (Lord Tennyson); 6. "Romance" (R.L. Stevenson).
Clarke, Robert Coningsby; music (British, 1879-1934)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4460
Other data reference(s): "Song-Cameos." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/497450818. Accessed 27 June 2022.
First line of lyrics: Who has seen the wind
instrumentation: RC505 loop station|sitar|electronics
Rossetti poem(s): "'Who has seen the wind?'"
Composition history: "Lead single [of 'Winds of Fate' EP], 'Who Has Seen The Wind,' was written on an RC505 Voice Looper, Sitar & Electronics." The lyrics were "chosen by Bishi as a part of the musical response." ("Who Has Seen The Wind." YouTube)
Recordings: "Who Has Seen The Wind." The Winds of Fate EP. Performance by Bishi, Bishi and Neil Kaczor, co-producers, Anat Ben-David, video director, Gryphon Records, 2018. SoundCloud, https://soundcloud.com/bishi_music/who-has-seen-the-wind?in=bishi_music/sets/winds-of-fate-ep. YouTube, https://youtu.be/G0jXNIRJrW4. Accessed 13 Dec. 2021.
Notes: "The video for "Who Has Seen The Wind," was directed by artist Anat Ben-David of Chicks on Speed. ("Who Has Seen The Wind." YouTube). "'The Winds of Fate,' EP written, arranged & co-produced by Bishi, is the result of a collaboration with an Interactive Windharp created by AV duo Output Arts, which is both sound & Light sensitive" ("Winds of Fate EP." SoundCloud).
Bishi; music (English, born Bishnupriya Bhattacharya, a.k.a. Bishi Bhattachary, Bishi Bhattacharya)
Other data reference(s): "Who Has Seen The Wind." YouTube, uploaded by BishiOfficial, 25 Apr. 2018, https://youtu.be/G0jXNIRJrW4. Accessed 13 Dec. 2021. "Wind of Fate EP." SoundCloud, uploaded by Bishi, 9 March 2018, https://soundcloud.com/bishi_music/sets/winds-of-fate-ep. Accessed 13 Dec. 2021.
Cataloguer: Roxanne Lafleur, University of Ottawa
performance time 3 minutes and 54 seconds
performance time 4 minutes and 39 seconds
First line of lyrics: Sleep, little baby, sleep
instrumentation: guitar|trumpet|harp|synthesizer
Performance instructions: For SSAT chorus or SSAA chorus (Hood).
Recordings: "Holy Innocents." From Broken to Bethany. Performance by Therese Hood, vocals. Jubilee Records UK, 2009. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MP1cIwq9MTU.
Hood, Thérèse; music (English, born 1958)
Other data reference(s): Hood, Therese. "Musical Score Holy Innocents Christina Rossetti." Received by Mary Arseneau, 12 August 2022. "Thérèse Hood – From Broken To Bethany." Discogs, https://www.discogs.com/release/2407650-Th%C3%A9r%C3%A8se-Hood-From-Broken-To-Bethany. Accessed 21 June 2022.
performance time 3 minutes and 17 seconds
"Should one of us remember" [Hermann Löhr]
First line of lyrics: Should one of us remember
Composition history: "Words reprinted by kind permission of Messrs Macmillan & Co., Ltd."
Performance history: "Sung by Madame Kirkby Lunn."
Löhr, Hermann; music (English, 1871-1943)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4453
Other data reference(s): "Should one of us remember : song." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225512517. Accessed 5 July 2022.
musical score: National Library of Australia, Parkes
"Copyright, MCMIX, by Chappell & Co., Ltd."
First line of lyrics: Am I a stone, and not a sheep
genre: song|sacred music|choral music|anthem
Other data reference(s): "Good Friday." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Good-Friday/11193074.item#/submit. Accessed 5 July 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Good Friday." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Good-Friday/11193074.item#/submit. Accessed 5 July 2022.
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Burtch, Mervyn; music (Welsh, 1929-2015)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4441
genre: song|sacred music|anthem|choral music
Tempo markings: "Slow and sustained"; quarter note = 63
Rogers, Timothy; music (British, born 1961)
Other data reference(s): "Good Friday." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54427039. Accessed 6 July 2022. "Timothy Rogers: Good Friday." Presto Music, https://www.prestomusic.com/sheet-music/products/8518069--timothy-rogers-good-friday. Accessed 6 July 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Timothy Rogers: Good Friday." Presto Music, https://www.prestomusic.com/sheet-music/products/8518069--timothy-rogers-good-friday. Accessed 6 July 2022.
"Copyright © 2013 Timothy Rogers. Exclusively licensed to Encore Publications. Published by Encore Publications. Printed in the UK."
Notes: This is an unfinished manuscript (Gooch and Thatcher 4432).
Davies, Aneirin Talfan; translated text (Welsh, 1909-1980)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4432
Notes: The tonic sol-fa notation is provided by H.J. Timothy ("Golden Glories. The Buttercup is like a golden Cup. [Four-part song, words by] C. Rossetti. Tonic Solfa translation by H.J. Timothy.").
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4435
Other data reference(s): "Golden Glories. The Buttercup is like a golden Cup. [Four-part song, words by] C. Rossetti. Tonic Solfa translation by H.J. Timothy." WorldCat, http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/497923316. Accessed 8 July 2022.
Performance instructions: Ballet performed by two principal dancers (Gooch and Thatcher 4433).
Performance history: First performance in Belfast, 1962 (Gooch and Thatcher 4433).
Notes: This is a manuscript score (Gooch and Thatcher 4433).
Nelson, Havelock; music (Irish, 1917-1996)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4433
1943-1947 [composition]; 1949 [publication]
[setting of "From the Antique" ("The wind shall lull us yet")] [Trygve Madsen]
Rossetti poem(s): "From the Antique" ("The wind shall lull us yet")
Madsen, Trygve; music (Norwegian, born 1940)
In reference to the published works below: Gooch and Thatcher 4429
"Behold The Bridegroom Comes" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Behold, the Bridegroom comes
Part of: "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation"
genre: musical theatre|choral music|Christmas music|sacred music
Place in the larger work: The third of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Gaelic style." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
DeCesare, Stephen; music (American, born 1969)
"Love Came Down at Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation (SATB)." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Love-Came-Down-at-Christmas%3A-A-Christmas-Musical-Presentation-%28SATB%29/10939432.item#/submit. Accessed 11 July 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "Love Came Down at Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation (SATB)." J.W. Pepper, https://www.jwpepper.com/Love-Came-Down-at-Christmas%3A-A-Christmas-Musical-Presentation-%28SATB%29/10939432.item#/submit. Accessed 11 July 2022.
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First line of lyrics: Earth grown old, yet still so green
Rossetti poem(s): "Advent" ("Earth grown old, yet still so green")
Place in the larger work: The first of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Tenderly." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
Dedication: "Dedicated to the Choir of St. Joseph's Church, North Scituate, Rhode Island"
Record: CRM-adventearthgrownold-decesare
"This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: This Advent moon shines cold and clear
Rossetti poem(s): "Advent" ("This Advent moon shines cold and clear")
Place in the larger work: The second of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Reflective." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
"Rise At The Last Trumpet Call" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Listen to the never pausing murmer
Place in the larger work: The fourth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
"The Shepherds Had An Angel" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: The Shepherds had an Angel
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol, for my Godchildren" ("The shepherds had an angel")
Place in the larger work: The fifth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Gentle." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
Record: CRM-christmascarolformygodchildren-decesare
"In the Bleak Midwinter" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: In the bleak mid-winter
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("In the bleak mid-winter")
Place in the larger work: The sixth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "Cantabile." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
Record: CRM-christmascarolinthebleak-decesare
"That First Christmas Sight" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Before the paling of the stars
instrumentation: tubular bells|piano|oboe
Rossetti poem(s): "A Christmas Carol" ("Before the paling of the stars")
Place in the larger work: The seventh of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
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Record: CRM-christmascarolbefore-decesare
"A Baby Is A Harmless Thing" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: A baby is a harmless thing
Place in the larger work: The eighth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Performance instructions: "As a lullaby." The musical in its entirety is scored for solos, SATB, violin, oboe, and tubular bells with piano accompaniment. In addition to the songs it includes readings and recitations.
"Love Came Down At Christmas" [Stephen DeCesare]
First line of lyrics: Love came down at Christmas
Place in the larger work: The ninth of nine songs, settings of Rossetti poems, in the musical called "Love Came Down At Christmas: A Christmas Musical Presentation," which includes 1. "Earth Grown Old"; 2. "This Advent Moon Shines Cold and Clear"; 3. "Behold, the Bridegroom Comes"; 4. "Rise at the Last Trumpet Call"; 5. "The Shepherds had an Angel"; 6. "In the Bleak Mid-winter"; 7. "That First Christmas Sight"; 8. "A Baby is a Harmless Thing"; 9. "Love Came Down at Christmas."
Notes about the text: The setting incorporates the hymn "O Come Let Us Adore Him" by John F. Wade.
Performance instructions: "Praise and Worship"
Dedication: "Dedicated to the Choir of Saint Joseph's Church, North Scituate, Long Island"
Wade, John F.; music (English, 1711-1786)
Wade, John F.; additional text (English, 1711-1786)
"One Foot on Sea and One on Shore" [Fiona Lander]
First line of lyrics: Oh tell me once and tell me twice
Rossetti poem(s): "'One Foot on Sea, and One on Shore'"
Performance instructions: "With rubato and expression." "Close harmonies with subtle chromatic movement are hummed by the choir beneath the line of the solo voice. Both groups combine to sing certain passages with more strength and passion thus creating a suitably dramatic piece. Each of the 3 verses is followed by a short wordless refrain giving an Olde English madrigal-type feel" ("One Foot on Sea and One on Shore – SATB Choir and soloist").
Performance history: "This was performed by the Chorus of Royal Northern Sinfonia at several ‘pop-up’ performances in the North East of England in July 2021" (Lander).
Other data reference(s): Lander, Fiona. "Re: Christina Rossetti in Music." Received by Mary Arseneau. 27 July 2022. "One Foot on Sea and One on Shore – SATB Choir and soloist." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/one-foot-on-sea-and-one-on-shore/. Accessed 5 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "One Foot on Sea and One on Shore – SATB Choir and soloist." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/one-foot-on-sea-and-one-on-shore/. Accessed 10 August 2022.
performance time 2 minutes and 35 seconds
First line of lyrics: It's a year almost that I have not seen her
Performance instructions: "Freely like a Spiritual." "It features a Baritone and Soprano soloist throughout is a short 2 minute piece in the style of a Spiritual" ("A Bird Song – SATB Choir and soloists").
Performance history: "This was performed at several 'pop-up' performances by the Chorus of Northern Sinfonia in July 2022" (Lander).
Other data reference(s): Lander, Fiona. "Re: Christina Rossetti in Music." Received by Mary Arseneau. 27 July 2022. "A Bird Song – SATB Choir and soloists." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/a-bird-song-satb-choir-plus-soprano-and-baritone-soloist/. Accessed 5 August 2022.
This score is copyright protected. A score can be consulted here: "A Bird Song – SATB Choir and soloists." Fiona Lander, https://fionalander.com/a-bird-song-satb-choir-plus-soprano-and-baritone-soloist/. Accessed 10 August 2022.
performance time 2 minutes and 3 seconds