The Beasts of Bethlehem

$15.00

Carol Wood’s song cycle for lever or pedal harp and low voice uses the poetry of X. J. Kennedy, a modern poet and writer living in Massachusetts. According to Wood, Kennedy’s cycle of poems, “The Beasts of Bethlehem,” is a new element in the rich traditions associating animals with the Christmas story. (Scroll down to listen.)

This piece is available as a PDF download for $15.00.
(Score includes vocal part.)

Length: entire collection is 47 pgs.; individual pieces range from 1-3 pgs.

Description

About this piece

The music is soothing and evocative at the same time. The harp accompaniment works as an underlying effect, supporting the melody and most importantly, the words. A performance of this work is a most exceptional way to celebrate the Holy Days of December. Movements include:

“Prelude”
“Cow”
“Horse”
“Owl”
“Beetle”
“Hen”
“Hawk”
“Snail”
“Camel”
“Mouse”
“Cat”
“Hummingbird”
“Worm”
“Sheep”
“Animals’ Lullaby”
“Bat”
“Mosquito”
“Ox”
“Ant”
“Goat”
“Donkey”

Listen

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3412BCZ4zqA[/embedyt]

Additional information

Artist	Wood, Carol
Composer	Wood, Carol
Harp Type	Lever Harp
Instrumentation	Harp and Voice
Level	Intermediate
Occasion	Christmas

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