*THE NEW NATIONAL SONGBOOK
op.190
(November 1974)
An entertainment for The Scholars vocal group and ensemble based on the book 'The English Difference' by Paul Jennings and others
Published by: Alfred Lengnick and Co
Commissioned by: David Kingsley /Aurelia Books/Endercom and The Scholars
Instrumentation: 5-part vocal group instr ensemble (vn,C/A,gtr,pno,bass,pc)
Or 5-part vocal group and piano
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Note on Lyrics: Texts: lyrics by Howard Blake (Eng) inspired by a book called "The English Difference" by Paul Jennings
Duration: 45
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First Performance: Recording at Scorpio Sound June 13-15 with The Scholars and an ensemble directed by HB
Sheet Music Available
Piano / Vocal score for sale
Instrumental parts for sale
Piano / Vocal score for hire
Instrumental parts for hire
piano/vocal score available from Alfred Lengnick & Co
(piano/vocal score and instrumental parts also available from Highbridge)
Recordings Available
The New National Song Book
Released: 1974
Recorded: November 1974
Artists: The Scholars: Shelagh Molyneux soprano, Nigel Dixon alto, Robin Doveton tenor, Michael Leighton Jones baritone, David van Asch bass; Howard Blake piano, plus instrumental ensemble
Available from:
Highbridge Music
LP on Firecrest FEU 1002, cover design by Hugh Casson. performed by The Scholars 1975, available from Highbridge
(also issued by DECCA, 1979-1984)
Reviews
'The New National Songbook' has discovered a brand new and immensely effective line of satire which should replace all others. It is called the truth.'
Peter Gammond,
Hi-Fi News and Record Review,
1/1/1976
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