Mealor THE WAY OF THE CROSS

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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