Two Sacred Songs for Choir (SSA or SAA) and optional Piano |
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Date of composition | Summer 1956 |
Opus number | 24a |
Type of work | Concert music |
Duration | 3¾ mins |
Musical forces | Choir (SSA or SAA) and optional Piano |
Words | Phineas Fletcher & Anon. |
Publication status | Manuscript |
Archive location | Trinity Laban (Jerwood Library) |
Archive contents | MS / BLYTON 86 |
Notes | Songs are: 1. A Litany (Phineas Fletcher); 2. A Lullaby (Anon.); MS |
…a comparatively simple but very effective song by Carey Blyton called A Litany
—Making Music, Spring 1962
Easier, and therefore suitable for less experienced choirs, is Carey Blyton’s charming A Lullaby, which is a setting of the lovely words “O my deir hert.”
—Making Music, Autumn 1962
…an economical setting of “Drop, drop, slow tears” (A Litany)…
—The Musical Times, April 1962
To choirs on the look-out for new songs and cantatas for the Christmas season, I recommend the following … Carey Blyton’s A Lullaby …
—Musical Opinion, September 1962
Some outstanding works for the Christmas season include A Lullaby by Carey Blyton…
—Pianomaker, September 1962
Like much of Mr Blyton’s work, particularly his songs, A Lullaby has much charm, a pleasant melodic line and great expressive qualities … Mr Blyton is fast achieving a reputation as a composer of talent.
—The Croydon Advertiser, 10th January 1963
…and among other carols, A Lullaby by Carey Blyton, which proved effective music.
—Kentish Times, 17th January 1964