Alexander L'Estrange
Choral composer and arranger, Alexander L’Estrange combines his background in the English choral tradition with his love for jazz harmonies and groove. He is best known for his large-scale fusion works which draw together singers of all ages. These include Zimbe! Come, sing the songs of Africa! (over 150 performances worldwide its first five years), which quickly established his stellar reputation. His sacred choral works have been recorded by chamber choir Tenebrae and he regularly arranges for world-class a cappella groups The Swingle Singers, Voces8 and The King’s Singers.
Works
| Title | Year | Description | Duration | Composer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Songs | 2018 | three jazz-inspired songs for upper voices and piano | Alexander L'Estrange, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange | |
| King of glory, King of peace | 2018 | SATB chorus and organ (with optional trumpet) | 6 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Wassail! | 2017 | unison children's choir, SATB choir and band | 40 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Wassail! (unison voices) | 2017/arr.2019 | unison and two-part upper voices, and piano | 40 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Love Came Down at Christmas | 2016 | unaccompanied SATB chorus | 2 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Hodie! (SA) | 2010/arr.2016 | SA choir and organ | 3 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Hark! Mark the music | 2016 | SA/men choir and piano | 4½ | Alexander L'Estrange |
| New College Service | SA choir and organ / SATB choir and organ | 8½ | Alexander L'Estrange | |
| Song Cycle | 2014 | a song cycle for SATB choir, optional unison children's choir and jazz quintet | 45 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Rain | 2014 | unaccompanied SATB chorus (with baritone solo) | 4 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Epiphany Carol | 2014 | unaccompanied SATB chorus | 4 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Panis Angelicus | 2013 | anthem for soprano and alto voices and organ | 4 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Zadok rules - Hallelujah! | 2013 | a musical celebration for children’s choir and/or SATB chorus, with chamber orchestra or piano | 8 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Ahoy! | 2013 | cantata for SATB chorus, children's choir and band (5 players) | 45 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Betelehemu | 2011 | SATB chorus and optional African drums | 5 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| And the stones sing | 2010 | mezzo-soprano, SATB chorus, percussion and strings | 14 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Let All the World in Every Corner Sing | 2010 | anthem for SATB chorus and organ (with optional brass and percussion) | 6 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Hodie! (SATB) | 2010 | SATB chorus & organ | 3 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Love Comes Quietly | 2009 | unaccompanied SAATB choir | 2 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Zimbe! | 2008 | SATB chorus, unison children's choir and jazz quintet | 40 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| On Eagles' Wings | 2008 | SS and piano | 5 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Love's Philosophy | 2007 | SATB and piano | 9 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| My Song Is Love Unknown | 2007 | unaccompanied SATB choir | 8 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Prayers for Peace | 2006 | unaccompanied SATB chorus | 6 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| An Irish Blessing | 2005 | SATB choir and piano (with optional flute) | 4 | Alexander L'Estrange, Joanna L'Estrange |
| An Irish Blessing | 2005 | SSA choir and piano (with optional flute) | 4 | Alexander L'Estrange, Joanna L'Estrange |
| Love's Philosophy | 2004 | SA and piano | 9 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Love's Philosophy | 2004 | SA/men and piano | 9 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Lute-book Lullaby | 2002 | Unaccompanied SATB chorus | 5 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Love's Philosophy | 2002 | Voice and piano | 9 | Alexander L'Estrange |
| Lute-book Lullaby | SATB chorus and piano | 5 | Alexander L'Estrange | |
| Apres un Reve | Alexander L'Estrange | |||
| You can sing but can you swing? | Alexander L'Estrange, Joanna Forbes L'Estrange |