Green Man Press Pepusch J.C. - Five Cantatas With Recorder
Estimated Shipping Widget will be displayed here!
Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- 5 English cantatas with pastoral charm, both elegant, expressive, and entertaining.
- Flexible voice : all pieces can be sung by a soprano, and numbers 2 and 4 are also very suitable for a tenor.
- Ideal instrumentation for a baroque ensemble : voice, recorder, and basso continuo for an authentic sound.
- Poetic universe : shepherds, nymphs, and characters inspired by Virgil, in the spirit of the English madrigal tradition.
Manufacturer Information
Green Man Press
info@jackspipesandhammers.co.uk
------------------------
Safety manager:
Hal Leonard Europe BV
Email:
Address:
Summary of This Score
This score brings together five particularly refined English cantatas, designed for soprano or tenor (range indicated: c' to a''), recorder, and basso continuo. The program revolves around pastoral scenes featuring Corydon, Menalcas, and Thyrsis, characters from Virgil's Georgics, joined by nymphs and shepherds inherited from the English madrigal tradition. Each cantata offers a distinct atmosphere, ranging from love declarations, witty remarks, to delicate melancholy, making it a top choice for a vocal recital or a baroque music concert.
The five included titles are: Corydon, Love frowns in beauteous Myra's Eyes, Cleora sat beneath a shade, When Love's soft passion, and Menalcas once the gayest Swain. Although the entire set can be performed by a soprano, cantatas no. 2 (Love frowns in beauteous Myra's eyes ) and no. 4 (When Love's soft passion ) also lend themselves well to a tenor interpretation, due to the "persona" of the narrator. The combination of recorder and continuo provides rhythmic relief, color, and flexibility, ideal for highlighting English diction and the theatrical character of the scenes.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | soprano or tenor (c' to a''), recorder, basso continuo | Language | English |
| Genre | English cantatas (baroque vocal music) | ||
You will also like
Walhall
Rosenmuller J. - Ad Pugnas Ad Bella - Stimmenset Ohne Solostimmen
Durand
AUGUSTA HOLMES - HYMNE A APOLLON - CHANT & PIANO
Edition Peters
Mozart Wolfgang Amadeus - Opera Arias - Soprano
Edition Max Eschig
Opera Italiana - Antologie Die Arie (soprano)
Billaudot
Ohana Maurice - Cinq Chansons Populaires Espagnoles - Voix & Guitare
Amphion Editions
ARRIEU CLAUDE - POEMES DE VILMORIN - CHANT & PIANO
Choudens
OFFENBACH J. - BARCAROLLE (?LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN?)
Salabert
SATIE E. - LA DIVA DE L'EMPIRE - CHANT ET PIANO
Questions frequently asked
What vocal range is required for these cantatas?
The indicated vocal range extends from middle C to a'' and the part is intended for soprano or tenor.
What instrumentation accompanies the voice in this collection?
Each cantata combines a solo voice, a recorder, and a basso continuo. This ensemble is specified for all five works.
What titles are included in Five Cantatas With Recorder?
The score includes Corydon and Love frowns in beauteous Myra’s Eyes. Also included are Cleora sat beneath a shade and When Love’s soft passion. Menalcas once the gayest Swain completes the collection.
Which cantatas can be performed by a tenor?
Cantatas No. 2, Love frowns in beauteous Myra’s Eyes, and No. 4, When Love’s soft passion, are suitable for tenor performance. This option is linked to the persona of the narrator.
Are the cantata texts in French or English?
The texts are in English. Their pastoral world notably features Corydon, Menalcas, Thyrsis, nymphs, and shepherds.
