The Two Brothers is an arrangement by Nico Muhly of a story taken from the folk tale and nursery rhyme tradition. A simple yet stirring setting, The Two Brothers is arranged for two-part children's Chorus and Piano accompaniment. The Two Brothers tells the story of two young boys whose dangerous play-fighting curiosity ends up in tragedy. The juxtapostion of the bright and beautiful voices at the beginning of the piece with the tragic ending and lyrics leaves a stark and lasting impression. When the lyrics turn violent a series of brilliant discords emanates from the Piano, adding to the contrast between the voices, the lyrics and the music. An expertly-composed work, Nico Muhly 's The Two Brothers is a harrowing tale that never compromises on beauty. Commissioned for the Friday Afternoons project, this is one composition that is likely to remain with you and your audiences for a long time.
The Two Brothers
| Instrument (fx guitar, sang m.m.) | 2-Stemmigt Kor, Klaver, Klaver Akkompagnement |
| Genrer (Fx Pop, Rock, Børn m.m.) | Kor, Post-1900 |
| Type (fx Instrumentskole o.lign.) | Vokal værk |
| Sideantal | 8 |
| Media (fx Bog, CD, DVD m.m.) | Noder |
| Publisher/Producent | St Rose, St. Rose |
| Bidragydere | Muhly, Nico (Composer) |
| Sprog | Engelsk |