This Irish composer is particularly noted for his choral music. Throughout his long career, he served for an extended period as a professor of music at the University of Cambridge. His work is valued for its depth and emotional resonance. Stanford's influence on the British and Irish musical landscape is significant.
This beautiful ballad tells the story of Phaudrig Crohoore, an Irish outlaw and folk hero. Charles Villiers Stanford's haunting music and Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu's moving lyrics combine to create a powerful tribute to the Irish spirit. This work is a masterpiece of Irish culture, and a must-have for any lover of Irish music and literature.
This concise and practical guide to musical composition was written by Charles Villiers Stanford, one of the great composers and teachers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It provides an excellent introduction to the principles of musical structure and form, and is an essential resource for any serious music student.
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