
This is the score and parts for The Scrivener’s Tale of Southwark, a Medieval Interlude for Oboe(s) and Harp(s). Southwark was the point of departure for Chaucer’s tale-telling Canterbury pilgrims. Its proximity to foreign embassies made it a center for the scrivener notaries of the time who were required to know both civil law and foreign languages. With access to diplomatic correspondence, what tales they might have told but for confidentiality! But they may have had tales gleaned from personal experience and eavesdropping amongst foreigners ignorant of their linguistic skills. This is one of those personal tales. The beginning suggests a journey made in haste followed by a passage of drama and resolve. A sense of longing then leads to an ascendant triumph. To listen to an excerpt or purchase the mp3 audio file, click on the second link at the left of the Spotlight page. A brief e-mail to the composer at [email protected] stating what you like or dislike about this piece would be greatly appreciated.
Details
- Publication Date
- Aug 18, 2012
- Language
- English
- Category
- Entertainment
- Copyright
- All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
- Contributors
- By (author): William Rippey
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- Format