SONGS

Some of Donald's songs exist in both anthology and separate editions. Most publishers are happy to copy off a single song on request. Original copies are scarce and publishers can often only supply photocopies from their archives. For any further queries please email the DONALD SWANN ARCHIVE.

The Air That is Immortal. Words by Donald Swann. Music trad.
A Greek song of longing. Solo voice & SATB, piano and Bb trumpet.
Order: Stainer & Bell

 

Bilbo's Last Song. Words by J.R.R.Tolkien. Music by Donald Swann.
The eighth song of Donald's Tolkien cycle published separately. Solo with two-part chorus and piano.
Order: Leon Berger

RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:CDs
RECORDINGS:CDs

Christmas Candle. Words by Donald Swann. Music trad.
A beautiful arrangement of a Russian folk song Donald heard at his mother's knee. Solo voice & SATB and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP

The Clock Carol. Words by Paul Townsend. Music by Donald Swann.
A carol for all seasons. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP

The Fruit of the Tree. Words by David Marsh. Music by Donald Swann.
A Harvest carol.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP

God of the Pastures. Words by T.C.Hunter Clare. Music by Donald Swann.
Contemporary hymn. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

 

Hail Gladdening Light. A 4th century Greek hymn reset by Donald Swann.
SATB & piano and optional guitar and double bass.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP

 

Jesu Parvule. Words by Michael Hoban. Music by Donald Swann.
Nativity song. Two-part chorus and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP

 

Jubilate Domino (tambourine carol). Words by David Marsh. Music by Donald Swann.
Two-part chorus, piano and tambourine.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP

Make us Worthy Lord. Mother's Teresa's Daily Prayer. Words by Donald Swann.
Solo Voice and chorus/audience response.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP

 

The Message. Words by Thich Nhat Hanh. Music by Donald Swann.
A Buddhist song of peace. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP

 

No Man May Shorten the Way. Words by David Marsh. Music by Donald Swann.
Dramatic solo from PERELANDRA – Donald's opera based on the C.S. Lewis novel. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:CD

 

The Paradise of Birds. Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.
From BRENDAN AHOY! Solo voice, chorus and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

 

Pilgrim's Hymn (for Peace, Truth and Unity). Words and music by Donald Swann.
Written in Palestine – the title says it all. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:CASSETTE
RECORDINGS:LP
RECORDINGS:LP

 

Praise the Lord Who Reigns Above. Words by Charles Wesley. Music by Donald Swann.
Hymn – unison verse & SATB chorus and piano/organ.
Order: GBDF

RECORDINGS:LP

Red and Green Christmas. Words and music by Nadia Cattouse, arranged by Donald Swann.
Mixed Chorus and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

Red & Green Christmas

The Setting Out. Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.
From BRENDAN AHOY! Unison voices and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

 

The Storke Carol. Words anon. Music by Donald Swann.
Christmas song based on verses found on the flyleaf of a sixteenth century prayerbook. Voice and piano.
Order: Stainer & Bell

RECORDINGS:LP

 

We've Only One World. Words by Arthur Scholey. Music by Donald Swann.
Rag-time style, suitable for children. Soloist, unison choir and piano with optional trumpet /Bb clarinet. Illustrated edition.
Order: GBDF

RECORDINGS:LP

Song for a Girl. Words by John Dryden. Music by Donald Swann.
From WOMEN SPEAKING – Six Songs for Soprano (Various authors). Thames Publishing 1974.
Out of print; contact Leon Berger.