FRANCIS FAUX
Choral
Sheet music for choral works are available for purchase at choralworks.fi
Perusal scores can be viewed below.
Down by the Salley Gardens
An original setting of W.B. Yeats' poem for a cappella SATB choir with divisi.
I've been in the storm so long
Commissioned by Lucis Chamber Choir for their 2022 spring concert at St George's, Bristol.
For a cappella SATB choir with divisi (+soprano/mezzo soloist).
Lully, lulla
Commissioned by Lucis for their 2022 Christmas concert at Bath Abbey during
Luke Jerram's Museum of the Moon installation. For a cappella SATB choir with divisi.
Nautanki ke mele
A setting of a North Indian folk song that won 2nd prize at the 2024 Tapiola Choir Choral Composition Competition. For SSAA choir with divisi.
Ring out the bells
Commissioned by Lucis for their 2023 Christmas concert at St Luke's Church, Bath.
Lyrics by Jamila Gavin. For SATB choir and piano/organ (+optional brass quintet)
Vidi aquam
This setting of the Easter antiphon was given an honourable mention in the 2024 Japan International Choral Composition Competition. For SATB choir with divisi.
We are every child
Commissioned by Voices for Life for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebratory concert in Bath Abbey. Lyrics by Jamila Gavin.
For unison children's choir (+soloists). SSA version available on request.
Instrumental
A selection of instrumental works.
Our Country
A piece for solo piano which was written in response to Russia's invasion of the Ukraine in February 2022.
Tales of the
Mabinogion
A suite of five pieces for solo clarinet inspired by figures from Welsh mythology.
Written for clarinettist Emma Davies in 2024. Audio clip is of the second movement
(I, Arianrhod). A full video recording is available on YouTube.