{"product_id":"friday-afternoons-op-7-unison-choral-piano","title":"Friday Afternoons - Op 7 Unison Choral Vocal Sheet Music with Piano Accompaniment Book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(9, 101, 21);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFriday Afternoons Op 7 Unison Choral Vocal Sheet Music with Piano Accompaniment Book\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: Grade 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Friday Afternoons,\" \u003c\/em\u003eOp. 7, is a charming collection of twelve songs for children with piano accompaniment, composed by Benjamin Britten between May 1933 and August 1934. Originally crafted for the singing classes held on Fridays at Prestatyn's Clive House, where Britten's brother Robert taught, this work captures the essence of youthful musical exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece, ranging in difficulty from levels 1-2, showcases Britten's knack for creating art songs that resonate with both dark and light humour, seriousness, and romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Songs Include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Begone, dull care (anon.)\u003cbr\u003e2. A tragic story (William Makepeace Thackeray)\u003cbr\u003e3. Cuckoo! (Jane Taylor) [in 2 parts, 2nd ad lib.]\u003cbr\u003e4. “Ee-Oh!” (anon.)\u003cbr\u003e5. A New Year Carol (anon.)\u003cbr\u003e6. I mun be married on Sunday (Nicholas Udall)\u003cbr\u003e7. There was a man of Newington (anon.)\u003cbr\u003e8. Fishing Song (Izaac Walton)\u003cbr\u003e9. The useful plough (anon.)\u003cbr\u003e10. Jazz-Man (Eleanor Farjeon)\u003cbr\u003e11. There was a monkey (anon.)\u003cbr\u003e12. Old Abram Brown (anon.) [in 4 parts]\u003cbr\u003e(13.) Lone Dog (Irene McLeod) [appendix item in the 1994 edition]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piano parts are integral, creating rich moods and atmospheres, and may require a pianist of reasonable skill to fully express the nuances Britten intended. The collection not only offers a variety of moods and challenges but also engages children's interests with its meticulous word painting and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Friday Afternoons\" is a substantial work when taken as a whole, but each individual piece is concise and direct, making it a perfect choice for concert settings and educational purposes. The total duration is about 23 minutes, as noted by Paul Spicer in 2011.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Encore Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41834697818171,"sku":"M060105005","price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0552\/9275\/6027\/files\/Untitled-2024-09-19T020638.687.png?v=1726675650","url":"https:\/\/www.music2u.com.au\/zh\/products\/friday-afternoons-op-7-unison-choral-piano","provider":"Music2u.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}