Swayne, Giles - Four Christmas Carols Op.77

Four Christmas carols that capture the distinctive, contradictory and unmistakable choral style of Giles Swayne. Always plain-speaking, challenging, intense and emotionally honest, Swayne's music also brims with wit, melody and asly playfulness that is both captivating and addictive. The Four Christmas Carols were written over several years. The first three are for unison voices with Piano, and can be performed by the whole assembly. The fourth requires alarger SATB chorus, and is a larger, expressive and impressive setting of The Coventry Carol. This set of carols has it all -from grand unison melodies, familiar tunes and rousing choruses to more poignant, challenging and unusualpassages. It represents a hugely satisfying and entertaining addition to any festive performance or carol concert.

CONTENTS

• Joseph's Carol
• Starlight
• The Coventry Carol
• The Two Nowells