The Two Brothers

Versions of this Folksong can be found in countries across the globe. There is something universal and based on humanity’s behaviour rather than a specific place or event in this story which is why it appealed to Nico Muhly and his arrangement of it. He says the story is ‘deliciously A-moral and complicated’.

Vocal difficulty: 5 of 5

Accompaniment difficulty: 4 of 5

by Nico Muhly

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Nico Muhly - The Two Brothers

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Intervals

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Other Song Information

Tonality

Major and Varied

Time Signature

2/4, 3/4, 4/4 and 5/4

Key

A Major but ambiguous

Tempo

Simple Crotchet = 104-112

Genre

Folksong

Melody Structure

Solo, Unison and 2 Part

Range

D4 - E5

Piano supporting melody

No

Song Credits

Music by

Nico Muhly

Words by

Trad.

Performance track:
Jubilee Opera Chorus
Conductor: Dominic Peckham
Accompanist: Nathan Williamson