SONG COLLECTIONS

Most of the song anthologies published in Donald's lifetime are now out of print. Several publishers (indicated) can supply back-copies or photocopies, but plenty still turn up in 2nd-hand shops and on e-Bay.

SING ROUND THE YEAR.

Songs of praise selected and composed by Donald Swann. Mostly unison or two-part songs and piano.
Original publisher: Bodley Head, London 1965. David White, USA Aug. 1966. Now distributed by Stainer & Bell.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS: LP
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THE ROPE OF LOVE (Around the Earth in Song).

An anthology of contemporary carols 'for all seasons' selected and composed by Donald Swann. Unison, two-part, SATB and piano.
Original publisher: Bodley Head, London 1973. Now distributed by Stainer & Bell.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS: LP
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Songs from THE ROPE OF LOVE: Set 1

Unison and two-part voices and piano.
Stainer & Bell (UK)/ Galliard (US) 1973.
Order: Stainer & Bell

1. Red & Green Xmas
2. Too Much to Do
3. Christmas Candle
4. Hail Gladdening Light

Songs from THE ROPE OF LOVE: Set 2

Unison and two-part voices and piano.
Stainer & Bell (UK)/ Galliard (US) 1973.
Order: Stainer & Bell

1. Eia Susani
2. West Indian Lord Prayer
3. I Want to go Out
4. St Nicholas
5. Make us Worthy Lord

SINGALIVE! – 12 SONGS & A CAKEWALK

Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann. Songs of praise for childrens' choirs.
Original publisher: Collins, London 1978. Now distributed by Lindsay Music.
Order: Lindsay Music

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ROUND THE PIANO WITH DONALD SWANN

Songs for school choirs – some written by children themselves. Selected and arranged by Donald Swann. Unison and two-part & piano.
Original Publisher: Bodley Head, London 1979. Now distributed Stainer & Bell.
Out of print; contact Leon Berger.

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CANDLES IN THE WINDOW

A collection of songs with lyrics by Arthur Scholey, one of Donald's most prolific collaborators. Edited by Leon Berger. Scolyrical Press 2007.
Order: Lindsay Music

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The Arthur Scholey Website

THREE SONGS SET BY SWANN

Three early lyrical songs including the celebrated 'Youth of the Heart'.
Publisher: Chappell, London 1969.
Order: Chappell Archive Sales at Faber Music: 01 279 828 982

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THE SONGS OF DONALD SWANN – VOLUME 1

SEVEN SONGS FOR MEDIUM VOICE. Original publisher: THAMES 1998. Now distributed Elkin Music.
A selection of familiar and unknown poems selected from the 1,000s of art songs Donald composed. Including a setting of 'Lúthien Tinúviel', a later addition to Donald's Tolkien song cycle The Road Goes Ever On. Forewords by Leon Berger, Alison Swann Smith & John Jansson.
Order: Elkin Music

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THE SONGS OF DONALD SWANN – VOLUME 2

SIX SONGS FOR MEDIUM VOICE Original publisher: THAMES 1998. Now distributed Elkin Music.
A further selection of familiar and unknown poems including 'Je Suis le Ténébreux' from At the Drop of a Hat. Forewords by Leon Berger, Alison Swann Smith & John Jansson.
Order: Elkin Music

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THE SONGS OF DONALD SWANN – VOLUMES 3-6

The publication of the above four volumes was halted upon the demise of the proprietor of Thames Publishing.

  

Women Speaking. Six Songs for Soprano (Various authors). 'Song for a Girl' (John Dryden & Donald Swann. Thames Publishing 1974.
Out of print; contact Leon Berger.

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