Iain Farrington

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  • Biography
    • London 2012 Olympics
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  • Compositions
    • Orchestra
    • Piano
    • Organ
    • Chamber
    • Vocal & Choral
    • Brass Band
  • Arrangements
    • Symphony Orchestra
    • Chamber Orchestra
    • Chamber Music
    • Choral
    • Vocal
    • Piano/Organ
    • Musical Theatre
    • Opera
    • Jazz/Pop/Folk Songs
    • Piano reductions
    • Elgar Complete Edition
    • List of orchestral performers
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    • Mahler Piano Series
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The Beauty of Light
Three songs for Soprano, Baritone and Piano


These songs are taken from the opera Al-Haytham's Light, which explores the life of Ibn al-Haytham, one of the most important scientists ever to live. Lullaby light describes the comfort and companionship of sunlight and moonlight. River light depicts the sun reflecting on moving water. World light is an ode to the wonder and life-enhancing energy of light

Duration: c. 8 minutes

1. Lullaby light (soprano)
2. River light (baritone)
3. World light (soprano and baritone)