• Paul Mealor
  • Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal (2010)

  • Novello & Co Ltd (World)

Commissioned by John Armitage Memorial

  • SATB (with divisi)
  • 3 min
  • Alfred Lord Tennyson

Programme Note

No 1 of 'Four Madrigals on Rose Texts'.

Media

Now Sleeps the Crimson Petal

Reviews

...uses soaring soprano lines, lushly harmonized rhythmic counterpoint and varied articulation to explore the imagery of the rose as both a secular (mostly amorous but naturalistic as well) and religious symbol.
Allan Kozinn, New York Times
8th November 2011

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