Item Number: EC.RBM-109
This work was commissioned in 1996 by the Palmetto Mastersingers of Columbia, SC and was premiered there by that ensemble in 1997.
The piece is a neo-Baroque setting of the traditional, liturgical Latin text in 5 movements and was originally conceived for TTBB chorus with 10 brass and 2 percussion. The premiere performance of the composition was performed in this format.
Some years hence, the composer was asked to create a full orchestral arrangement of the piece for SATB, rather than male, chorus. This version was first performed by the chorus of La maitrise Saint-Leonard in Fougeres, France, under the baton of eminent conductor Alain Nogrix.
Either voicing of this work may be performed using the full orchestral or the brass and percussion version of this work. The full orchestral accompaniment is available on a rental-only basis, while the brass and percussion accompaniment is available for purchase [RBM-203].
(dur: 11:00).
