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Description
For
soprano, tenor, tin whistle, accordion, hammer
dulcimer, guitar, piano & strings. Arranged
by J.A.C. Redford. Difficulty: 2/5. Duration:
5' 15".
J.A.C.
Redford’s arrangement of the classic Christian
hymn “Softly and Tenderly” is adapted
from the version that was used in the film The
Trip to Bountiful. This critically acclaimed 1985
film stars Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin
Glynn, Richard Bradford, and Rebecca De Mornay.
Geraldine Page received an Academy Award for Best
Actress for her performance. Horton Foote wrote
the screenplay, which was based on his stage play.
The film was directed by Peter Masterson and released
by Island Pictures.
The
score, by J.A.C. Redford, features simple, folk-like
melodies played on traditional musical instruments,
such as the fiddle, tin whistle, harmonica, tack
piano, and guitar, augmented by an orchestral
string section. Highlights include a haunting
rendition of “Softly and Tenderly,”
sung by Cynthia Clawson.
Instrumentation
The
arrangement offered through Plough Down Sillion
Music is scored for soprano and tenor soloists,
accompanied by guitar, fiddle, hammer dulcimer,
soprano recorder, accordion, piano, and strings.
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| Vocal
Score |
$15.00
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| Parts |
$25.00
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| Reference
Recording |
$7.00
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Excerpt
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