Composed by Oliver Knussen (1952-). Series; Vocal Collection. Faber Edition. 20th Century; Masterwork. Book. Faber Music #12-0571510965. Published by Faber Music

(No. 2. Vltava (Die Moldau, JB 1:112/2). Composed by Bedrich Smetana (1824-1884). Orchestra. For [2+1, 2, 2, 2 - 4, 2, 3, 1], timpani, percussion, harp, strings. This edition: Paperback. Tone Poems, Original Works. Romantic Period; Czech. Study Score. 68 pages. Published by Serenissima

By Fibich Zdenek. Czech title: Nalady, dojmy a upominky op. 41/IV. Published by Praha (Czech import).

Orchestra Bass Trombone, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Bassoon 3, Celesta, Clarinet 1, Clarinet 2, Clarinet 3, Contrabass, English Horn, Flute 1, Flute 2, Flute 3, Harp, Horn 1, Horn 2, Horn 3, Horn 4, Percussion 2, Percussion 3, Piano, Timpani, Trombone 1 and more.

SKU: PR.11640976L

For Soprano and Orchestra. Composed by James Primosch. Large Score. Duration 18 minutes. Merion Music #116-40976L. Published by Merion Music (PR.11640976L).

UPC: 680160682775. Das Stundenbuch.

This cycle of orchestral songs sets four poems from an early collection by Rilke entitled Das Stundenbuch, or in English, Book of Hours. Although the title refers to a medieval book of prayers for the various times of day and seasons of the liturgical year, Rilke's texts occupy a position some distance from conventional piety. There is a melancholy to the spirituality expressed here, which speaks of an experience of God that is fragmentary, imperfect, and unattainable. The solitude evoked in the second song (as layers of busy activity are gradually peeled away) offers some solace, but the third song is very dark and fierce, filled with a desperate, even manic desire for God. The last song returns to the mood of the first, but now in a global rather than individual context. This song, like the set as a whole, speaks of our world's brokenness, yet strives to stammer fragments of God's name.

Choral (SATBB)

SKU: HL.14048014

For SATBB unaccompanied choir. Composed by John Tavener. Choral. Classical. Octavo. Composed 2016. 4 pages. Chester Music #CH77550. Published by Chester Music (HL.14048014).

UPC: 888680651619. 6.75x9.75 inches. English.

Ecce Puer is a composition by John Tavener for unaccompanied SATBB choir. A setting of one of James Joyce's poems, a full performance lasts around 2 and a half minutes.

Violin Duet and Piano with optional Viola and Cello - Grade 2.5

SKU: AP.36-52711050

Composed by Catherine McMichael. Duet or Duo; Performance Music Ensemble; Violin Duet. Ludwig Masters. Sacred. Score. 56 pages. Latham Music Enterprises #36-52711050. Published by Latham Music Enterprises (AP.36-52711050).

ISBN 9781628762013. UPC: 679360706787. English.

The word "hymn" comes from the Greek "hymnos", meaning a festive song.  To hymnologists (people who study hymns), the HYMN is the poetry, the lyrics, which is then set to a HYMN TUNE.  Many wonderful hymn tunes have been used over the centuries with several completely different sets of words.  The name of a hymn tune seldom matches the name of its hymn, and most people refer to hymns by their poetic names rather than their tune names.  However, some hymn tunes are so powerful, so flexible and so rooted in the collective social consciousness that they transcend whatever poetry is put with them.  Several tunes in this set have been used for many poems, most of which are unfamilar.  But we know the melody instantly!  Written for two violins and piano, both a viola and cello part are include to substitue for the 2nd violin.  Hymns (tunes) include: 1. All Glory, Laud and Honor (St. Theodulph), 2. Crown Him With Many Crowns (Diademata), 3. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken (Austria), 4. I Love to Tell the Story (Hankey), 5. Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise (St. Denio), 6. O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing (Axnon), 7. O Worship the King (Lyons), 8. Praise Ye the Lord, the Almighty (Lobe Den Herren).

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