An Irish Blessing

尔兰的祝福》（An Irish Blessing）是一首由 SATB 和钢琴或管风琴伴奏的合唱曲，以盖尔语的传统祷文开头，"愿道路升起迎接你"（May the road rise to meet you）。其轻柔的旋律缓缓展开，从齐唱开始，到第三节的降调，再到更饱满的合唱结构。可选的长笛声部增添了民谣的质感，除了宽广的动态范围外，还可以通过独唱或小组唱的方式实现更多的质感变化。

作曲家: Forbes L'Estrange, Joanna
乐器: Piano, Flute, Mixed Voices
出版社: Faber Music
原文简介:
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.