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Carol to St. Stephen
for soprano, alto and tenor soloists and SATB choir
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A "deconstruction/recomposition" of a fifteenth century carol for 3 soloists and choir on the martyrdom of St Stephen. This dramatic work has become a standard text for study in schools through New Zealand. It has been recorded by the New Zealand National Youth Choir.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by the Bach Choir, Wellington
Text note
Based on Mediaeval Carol: Eya, martyr Stephane
Performance history
12 Jul 2009: NZ Youth Choir 30th Annivesary
02 Sep 2009: NZYC at Warkworth
05 Sep 2009: NZYC at Baradene
16 Jul 2010: NZYC: Sydney 2010
16 Jul 2010: RNZ Concert broadcast NZYC
Featuring: Radio New Zealand Concert
08 Aug 2010: BIG SING National Finale 2010
Performed by the Auckland Dorian Choir, conducted by Peter Godfrey
P: Carol to St Stephen; NZNYC c. Grylls
Performed by the New Zealand National Youth Choir/ Te Roopu Rangatahi Waiata o Aotearoa conducted by Karen Grylls
Performed by Viva Voce in 2005