The Two Brothers

Versions of this Folksong can be found in countries across the globe. There is something universal and based on humanity’s behaviour rather than a specific place or event in this story which is why it appealed to Nico Muhly and his arrangement of it. He says the story is ‘deliciously A-moral and complicated’.

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  3. Performance Skills

  4. Dynamics

  5. Tempo, Pulse, Counting

Credits

Music by:
Nico Muhly
Text by:
Trad.

Performance track

:
Jubilee Opera Chorus
Conductor:
Dominic Peckham
Accompanist:
Nathan Williamson

Song Details

Genre:
Folksong
Tempo:
Simple Crotchet = 104-112
Time Signature:
2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 5/4
Key Signature:
A Major but ambiguous
Tonality:
Major and Varied
Range:
D4 - E5
Piano Supporting Melody:
No