Par MILHAUD DARIUS. French composer and teacher, Darius Milhaud (1892-1974) was a prolific composer of the 20th century as a member of 'Les Six'. His compositions remain highly regarded, Jacob's Dreams being no exception. Milhaud 's compositions are influenced by jazz and polytonality, as exemplified in Jacob's Dreams. Composed in 1949, Jacob's Dreams is a dance suite, written for Oboe, Violin, Vi…

Advent Promise is a beautiful setting of Advent prophecies found in the book of Isaiah. Suggested corresponding lectionary readings include Psalm 80: 1-7 and 17-19, Isaiah 7: 10-16 and 9: 6-7, Matthew 1: 18-25 and Romans 1: 1-7. Once basic homiletical theme is the promise of salvation through God's incarnation in Jesus Christ. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

op. 61. Par GUILLOU JEAN. Augure' is not about looking into the future. This piece does not attempt to conjure up omens; instead, it describes figures that may subsequently be interpreted in the listener's mind. The richest of conjectures may be carried by the music, prophecies hinted at by an atmosphere of sound whose vast expanses at the beginning of this work envelop us with a completely unador…