Spirituality and Scottish identity in selected works of James MacMillan.

摘要

Sir James MacMillan's choral works have been studied through the lens of, and labelled by, three extra-musical themes: Catholicism, Scottish identity, and social consciousness. This study investigates the veracity of these labels from the perspective of the composer, and their application to choral music. Interviews with the composer were conducted in Glasgow, Scotland. Two choral works were studied, the large choral-orchestral work, St John Passion, and the short a cappella piece, "The Gallant Weaver." Texts and translations, as well as full transcripts of the interviews are included in the appendix.