Beatus Vir. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Mit 'Dixit Dominus' [Ps 109 [110]] und 'Beatus vir' [Ps 111 [112]] liegen zwei der bedeutendsten doppelchörigen Kirchenkompositionen Vivaldis in kritischen Neuausgaben vor. Mit der vokal-instrumentalen Satzart 'in due Cori' knüpft Vivaldi an die alte venezianische [für ihn also heimatliche] Tradition festlich-mehrchörigen Musizierens an, deren Techniken der freilic…

Will Todd, born in 1970, is forging a strong reputation for himself as a composer who is equally at ease in opera, oratorio, church music and jazz. His style is instantly accessible and lastingly memorable. He spent his formative years steeped in both jazz and the English choral tradition so in his choral music he is able to juxtapose strong rhythmic drive and rich harmonies with exquisitely lyric…

Walt Whitman's unabashed optimism, exuberance and unwavering confidence in our deeper humanity is beautifully portrayed through music in Gjeilo's setting of excerpts of the 'Song of the Universal? poem. For string orchestra, piano and choir, this work will be a grand addition to your women's choir repertoire. Duration: ca. 11:30 / Choeur SSAA

These well-known words seem endlessly fruitful for the composer and conjure up such lovely images which strike each of us in our own way. For me it was the beauty of the language with its flower imagery which made me want to set the words with richly warm harmony and to temper that with gently imitative refrains. The important element in approaching the performance of this carol is the blend and b…

Paul Mealor's I Pray for Treble Voices, SATB Chorus and Piano. This is the Vocal Score for this sublime choral work, written by the renowned Welsh composer whose works have reached number one on the UK singles chart, as well as having been played at the 2011 Royal Wedding.Featuring words and music composed by Paul Mealor, this festive-themed carol is a beautiful work for choirs looking for a fresh…

Par MCGLADE BECKY (Arr.). for SATB and solo cello This anthology draws twelve compelling pieces for SATB and solo cello into a collection that may be used to form a complete concert programme. Edited by composer and cellist Becky McGlade, it includes a rich diversity of styles, with an impressive array of new compositions and adaptations of works from the classical canon. / Date parution : 2024-0…

Written for SSA chorus and Piano. Commissioned by Gareth Malone for Series Four of BBC TV's 'The Choir' and first performed by Malone and the Military Wives' choir as part of The Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on 12th November 2011 in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen. The text is taken from poems, letters and prayers written by the Military Wives, sele…

A multi-movement work for Choir, Piano and Cello from Alice Parker using several Emily Dickinson poems. The work features expertly crafted Vocals that are both complex and singable. The Piano is supportive and yet exists as its own entity. The Cello soars above as a heavenly voice. A fantastic selection for high school, university and community choirs. Separate Cello part available. / Choeur Mixte…

Commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Guildford to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the consecration of the Cathedral, The Holy Spirit sets a text by the poet and novelist Evelyn Underhill with masterful word-painting. Although there is some organ accompaniment, most of the work is a cappella with varying moods and textures to reflect the highly descriptive text. Contrasting with the gentle ope…

New settings of the two evening canticles which incorporate jazz elements, including harmony in voice parts and organ and many 'blue' notes. Despite these jazz elements, the music is very approachable, with natural syncopation and mostly homophonic writing. It is also available for upper or lower unison voices, with occasional optional divisi (ISMN 979-0-060-13012-0). Either version would be enjoy…

. . . for Choirs Collections. Par ARCHER MALCOLM / CLEOBURY STEPHEN. Cette collection unique d'approches à nouveau l'Avent, réunissant 52 pièces belles et accessibles qui couvrent toute la gamme des périodes, des styles et des traditions. Advent des chorales est la ressource parfaite musicale et liturgique pour tous les église, cathédrale, et des chorales de concert et inclut de nouveaux paramètre…

Arrangeur : Kirchner, Shawn / No. 3 from Heavenly Home: Three American Songs / mixed choir (SSATBB) a cappella

Par HARRIS RICHARD. A hymn by Jonathan Harvey based on a text entitled Vexilla Regis by Bishop Venantius Fortunatus, translated by J. M. Neale, 1851. Commissioned by the Choir of St John's College, Cambridge in 2004. The Faber Choral Signature Series introduces a wealth of new or recently written choral music to choirs in search of fresh repertoire. The series draws in a rich diversity of contempo…

Par KANDER JOHN / BEALE CHARLES (Arr.). This is a vibrant and accessible arrangement of All I care about, from the Broadway hit Chicago! With opportunities for whistling, staging and lyrics full of double meanings, this will add a bit of spice to your concert programme. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series, offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity o…

Par PARRY BEN. Ben Parry presents a trio of Christmas classics from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Two lively, light-hearted numbers, I'm Gonna Be Warm This Winter and I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day, are followed by Band Aid's compelling Do They Know It's Christmas' Arranged for accompanied SATB mixed voices. The Choral Programme Series is now a well-established programming tool for many choirs as…