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delicate settings that are essentially homophonic; what makes these attractive is the way in which Skempton uses the natural speech rhythms of the text to present the essential meaning of the... — More…
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Skempton's harmony is nothing if not explicit, and precise, and he wrings maximum effect from a pared minimum of matter. This music is Irreduciblist. The pieces contain nothing they do not need,... — More…
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Delicate, incisive, atmospheric, this music, as played by Howard, acts as balm to brain, ear and soul — More…
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Skempton uses warm, lilting melodies when referring to the natural world but also employs touches of chromaticism and changing key signatures when alluding to human loss with the words 'Between... — More…
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This is eminently singable, and is underpinned by a barely-independent simple organ accompaniment — More…
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Howard Skempton's Ave Maria also has warmth, with the harmony dominated by thirds and sixths. The opening 'Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum'a is repeated four times with the same melody... — More…
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Even with few chromatic inflections or intricate rhythms, the musical language is individual enough to test even seasoned choristers. Deft singers would have only slight difficulty absorbing... — More…
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