The Way of the Cross for string trio and string orchestra
by
Paul Mealor
FULL SCORE
NOVELLO
The Way of the Cross was commissioned by the Welsh Chamber Orchestra who gave the premiere, conducted by Anthony Hose at the 2012 Beaumaris Arts Festival.
INSTRUMENTATION 2 Solo Violins Solo Viola String Orchestra
Duration: circa 7½ minutes
Dedicated to William Mathias CBE, in memoriam
The Way of the Cross
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