The Gallant Weaver

By James Macmillan

I too was at the Bridgwater Hall for the NYCGB concert, my son being an alto with NYTC...for so many young people to sing so lyrically, calmly and reverently was very moving. Usually the NYC bring out a CD of their concerts...I hope this occurs this time as...

I'll be at the front of the queue for it. Equally my opinion of the composer has risen as a result...I've always felt Burns overrated as a poet but what McMillan has achieved with his words is first class. The same concert included work by Allein and O'Regan, similarly impressive....but for me the McMillan was best.

My son, Ben, sang this with the National Youth Training choir of GB at their concert at Lancaster university in April 2006, and the following night at the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester in combination with the main Youth Choir. They/we/everyone was bowled over by it's brilliance! I can...

't find a recording of it anywhere - which is why I'm on this site. Someone record it quick! Nigel Lindley, York, UK 12.5.2006

I can not put into words how beautiful this song is. I was in the 2005 Texas Music Educator's Association All-State Mixed Choir this past year and we performed this piece. When we were rehearsing it, I couldn't help but cry. The song is so meaningful and...

deep. The cords are amazing. I can keep talking about it, but you are going to have to hear it for your self. It's one of those songs that sends chills down your spine. It's an emotional piece and you have to let it be emotional. Good Luck if your choir chooses to sing this, and have some kleenex close by!!!!