An Irish Blessing

爾蘭的祝福》（An Irish Blessing）是一首由 SATB 和鋼琴或管風琴伴奏的合唱曲，以蓋爾語的傳統禱文開頭，"願道路升起迎接你"（May the road rise to meet you）。其輕柔的旋律緩緩展開，從齊唱開始，到第三節的降調，再到更飽滿的合唱結構。可選的長笛聲部增添了民謠的質感，除了寬廣的動態範圍外，還可以通過獨唱或小組唱的方式實現更多的質感變化。

作曲家: Forbes L'Estrange, Joanna
樂器: Piano, Flute, Mixed Voices
出版社: Faber Music
原文簡介:
An Irish Blessing is a choral setting for SATB and piano or organ of the traditional Gaelic prayer which begins "May the road rise to meet you". Its gentle melody unfolds slowly, beginning in unison and building to a fuller choral texture with a descant in the third verse. The optional flute part adds a folk-like quality and, in addition to the wide dynamic range indicated, further textural variety can be achieved with opportunities for a soloist or small group of singers. Perfect for school choirs, weddings, church services, any leaving celebration or a concert programme. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of living composers and includes both lighter and more challenging contemporary works, offering a thrilling array of varied styles.