Showing 3 results

Archival description
Tolkien, J. R. R. (John Ronald Reuel), 1892-1973.
Print preview View:

Seven Tolkien songs for voice and piano,

Ink manuscripts of the following: 'Strider: for alto or baritone voice', 1972; 'The song of the eagle: for tenor voice, chorus ad lib and piano'; 1971, 'Fisherman's song: for high voice and piano', 1968; 'Namarië ' (afterwards 'Farewell to Lorien'), a farewell for high voice and piano', 1972; 'Drinking song: for two voices or chorus and piano'; 'The covering of the darkness: song of a prisoner in a high tower for baritone soloist and piano', 1972, afterwards entitled 'Song of the prisoner from The return of the King' (photocopy).

Songs of the mark : : for male choir and piano,

Ink full score with the title 'Act three' which was according to the composer's notes 'intended to form a prelude to a section of The Lord of the rings'. Ink score of 'Burial song/chant' for baritone soloist, male chorus and piano, dated May 1972.

words by J. R. R. Tolkien.