David Bednall

Ave Maria

Vocal score

Forces or Category: Unison voices (S), solo violin & organ/piano

for unison upper voices, solo violin and organ or piano
Bednall's beautiful setting of this much-loved prayer is warm, simple, and immediate. The vocal line is expertly lyrical and the accompaniment suitably supporting, with a serene line for solo violin that soars above the texture.

Ave Maria

Vocal score

David Bednall

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Ave Maria

Vocal score

David Bednall

Composer Information

Ave Maria

Vocal score

David Bednall

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A Q&A with composer David Bednall ' part 2

We like to get an insight into the musical lives of Oxford composers by asking them questions about their artistic likes and dislikes, influences, and challenges.. In part 1 we spoke to composer David Bednall in August 2017 about what motivates him, and how he approaches a new commission. Here he tells us why he wanted to be a composer, the challenges he faces, and his musical guilty pleasures.

Posted on February 16, 2018

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A composer's Christmas: David Bednall

"I think that Christmas carols are deeply embedded in our psyche (even if many are not actually that old) and provide a reminder of our childhood, which is why we are drawn to them so powerfully." We recently caught up with composer David Bednall to find out how he celebrates Christmas traditions, why music is important to people at Christmas time, and the sense of hope that Christmas brings.

Posted on December 19, 2017

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