In Celebration of the Human Voice - The Essential Musical Instrument

James joyce

Born: 1882. Died: 1941. Lived in: Ireland
James Augustine was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, teacher, and literary critic. He contributed to the modernist avant-garde and is regarded as one of the most influential and important authors of the 20th century. Joyce is best known for Ulysses (1922), a landmark work in which the episodes of Homer's Odyssey are paralleled in a variety of literary styles, most famously stream of consciousness. Other well-known works are the short-story collection Dubliners (1914), and the novels A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) and Finnegans Wake (1939). His other writings include three books of poetry, a play, his published letters and occasional journalism.

Individual Folios

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Libby Larsen : A Lover's Journey

A Lover's Journey is a set of four pieces which chronicle the extraordinarily commonplace yet supremely elegant story of love. Written as a Valentine to The King's Singers, the composer uses three texts by William Shakespeare and one by James Joyce. Movements include: 1) In the Still Garden; 2) St. Valentine's Day; 3) Will you, Nill you; 4) Shall I Compare Thee to a Summer's Day?

Composer: Libby Larsen | Poetry By: James Joyce

John Tavener : Ecce Puer

Ecce Puer is a composition by John Tavener for unaccompanied SATBB choir. A setting of one of James Joyce's poems, a full performance lasts around 2 and a half minutes.

Composer: John Tavener | Poetry By: James Joyce

Matthew Emery : Love, Will We Stay

Long, legato lines and shifting tonal centers describe this setting by Matthew Emery of this famous James Joyce poem. Speaking of the power of both love and music and how they intertwine and collide, the musical setting is sensitive and powerful and will be a favorite of a good high school or collegiate choir.

Composer: Matthew Emery | Poetry By: James Joyce

Jenni Brandon : Make Music Sweet

Composed in a set of three pieces, the poetry in this piece comes from James Joyce's collection Chamber Music. The music beautifully portrays the imagery of lovers wandering along a river, the essence of a cool valley, and the falling rain. Combined they leave the listener with the sense of a quiet, hushed world full of love and longing as they are led into a dazzling world heavy with memories. Duration: 9:30. Performed by The Singers, Matthew Culloton, Artistic Director.

Composer: Jenni Brandon | Poetry By: James Joyce

Ruth Morris Gray : Rain Has Fallen

Using constant and flowing eighth notes in the piano accompaniment along with overlapping echoes in the voices to mirror the sound of a steady rainfall, here is a beautiful setting of the James Joyce poem. The most famous setting of this text was created by American composer Samuel Barber and now we have a setting that is suitable for middle school singers. Detailed and informative rehearsal notes are included in the page two notes.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray | Poetry By: James Joyce