SKU: CA.7008950
ISBN 9790007167646. Text language: Latin.
Following his early departure from the opera stage in 1829, besides chamber music Gioachino Rossini composed only larger scored works of church music. The Stabat Mater is among these. It was composed in two different phases between 1831 and 1841 and received its premiere in Paris in 1842. The text is fashioned as a prayer describing Mary's pain in the face of the crucified Christ. Time and again the vivid language of this text, a Latin poem probably from the 13th century, has inspired settings by composers including illustrious names such as Pergolesi, Joseph Haydn and Verdi. In 10 movements Rossini unites different forms such as aria, duet, quartet and chorus, an operatic aria-like style of writing as well as a strict a cappella style resulting in one of the highpoints of this genre. For this arrangement, the vocal score (CV 70.089/03), choral score (CV 70.089/05) and parts for strings and timpani from the original orchestral version can also be used. Score available separately - see item CA.7008900.
SKU: CA.3103812
ISBN 9790007042806. Key: E phrygian. Language: German. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.
The opening movement of Bach's chorale cantata on Luther's In deepest need I cry to you BWV 38, which was composed for the 21st Sunday after Trinity Sunday, belongs to a group of cantatas whose opening choruses are not concertante but have been kept in the style of a motet; the instruments merely amplify the vocal parts. The archaic character of the movement is emphasized by the addition of a trombone quartet. An exciting recitative and an aria full of pungent harmonies is followed by an entirely unusual recitative in which the chorale melody forms the bass foundation for the vocal part. A second aria - which is no less unusual -is a trio which is only accompanied by the continuo; it leads into the concluding chorale which, pursuant to the 1st line of text Ob bei uns ist der Sunden viel, already begins with a brusque dissonance. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3103800.
SKU: GI.G-3818
UPC: 785147381808. Text Source: Puer nobis nascitur, 15th C. Latin.
Brass quartet or keyboard.
SKU: GI.G-8281
UPC: 785147821809. English. Text by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr.
The setting by Michael Joncas is a stately and stirring presentation on an original tune in 5/4 for a text in praise of the Holy Trinity by Herman G. Stuempfle, Jr. When sung as a congregational hymn, it may be good to have a soloist introduce the tune on the first verse, keeping a steady tempo throughout. This will foster greater comfort for the assembly’s participation. Brass Quartet and Timpani parts are optional. .