Three Pieces on Texts by Richard Barnfield
Timothy J. Brown
About this work:
Three Pieces on Texts by Richard Barnfield explore the mysteries of love. The set is scored for unaccompanied men's choir. The pieces may be performed individually. Barnfield was a Renaissance poet who lived from 1573-1621. Some of his texts are clearly gay.
1. Joying (2:30)
2. Wishing (2:11)
3. Sighing (4:12)
Year composed: 2003
Duration: 00:08:53
Ensemble type: Chorus, with or without Solo Voices:Chorus, Unaccompanied
Instrumentation: 1 TT, 1 BB
Instrumentation notes: unaccompanied men's choir, TTBB