Wenceslas

for mezzo-soprano and baritone soloists, SATB chorus, and piano, orchestra, or brass ensembleIn new words by Charles Bennett, the story of Good King Wenceslas on the Feast of Stephen is presented as a vivid musical narrative. The well-known carol is interwoven throughout the work, and the movements are punctuated by an instrumental interlude and triumphant fanfare.

for mezzo-soprano and baritone soloists, SATB chorus, and piano, orchestra, or brass ensembleThe story of Good King Wenceslas on the Feast of Stephen is presented here as a vivid musical narrative, with solo parts for the characters of Wenceslas (baritone) and Page (mezzo-soprano). Chilcott sets new words by Charles Bennett to a colourful array of styles to recount their snow-bound story. The choir sets the scene before Wenceslas and Page meet in ''Who can that be?'', and the story-telling continues in several contrasting movements, including a touching solo ballad from Page entitled ''Thank you'' and the strong yet reflective closing movement, ''On St Stephen''s Night''. The full five verses of the well-known carol are skilfully interwoven throughout the work in different parts, with the final verse being sung by the audience or a semi-chorus, and the movements are punctuated by an instrumental interlude and triumphant fanfare.An orchestral accompaniment is available on hire/rental.