SKU: CY.CC3139
ISBN 9790530111079. 8.5 x 11 in inches.
Hymnus, Op 57 is a piece first composed for 12 cellos by Julius Klengel and first published in 1920. Klengel was one of the most important German cellists and pedagogues of the German Romantic period. Hymnus is a lush, chordal and spiritual work composed in memory of the great conductor Artur Nikisch. It has been beautifully arranged for 12-part Trombone Choir by Brian Conklin. This 6 minute work is appropriate for advanced performers.
SKU: BT.GOB-000264-020
Hymnus was commissioned by the Wilhelmina Easterein Fanfare Orchestra in the Autumn of 1999 for their performance at the World Music Contest, Kerkrade. The commission was the result of a collaboration between the composer and the thenmusical director, Marten van der Wal. The exact meaning of the word Hymnus is not known but it is taken in this presentation to mean hymn or hymn-like. The melodic material is organic and grows from an initial unison tone. Thisinterval is gradually expanded to form the cell F E C F, a semitone, third, fifth. The only other melodic motif is the ascending three-note pattern spanning a major third. This is the second of his compositions to use this ascending motif, theother being Fanfare for a Bright New Age for Brass Band and Organ, also of 2000. These characteristic intervals appear in many contrasting moods and guises throughout the piece. The opening unison notes are intended to convey as sense ofpower and magnificence, like the first sounds at the dawning of the universe. After the immense power, a period of stunned silence and reverence. The evolution of the hymn melody incorporates a variety of moods and atmospheres, sometimes expressing much joy and celebration whilst also suggesting periods of intense savagery or prayerful contemplation. The hymn builds as the piece progresses and is finally stated in its complete form at letter W. The official worldpremiere of the work was given by Wilhelmina Easterein at the World Music Contest 2001. Whilst the composer was unable to attend in person, he was able to enjoy the premier simultaneously transmitted via a mobile phone from the audience! Conductors Note The tempo indications are to be viewed as a guide rather than a literal instruction. Within the music there is an innate sense of pulse and metre, lending itself to considerable rubato. Melody is king, and all else is mere support and decoration, careful attention must therefore be given to balance.
SKU: BT.GOB-000264-120
SKU: HL.49019926
ISBN 9790001196192. German.
'Die Sache war fur den Moment so gelungen, dass ich die Musik selber loben mochte, wenn sie nicht zufallig von mir ware.' So begeistert ausserte sich Carl Friedrich Zelter bereits 1831 uber seinen Hymnus an die Sonne, der nun endlich in der Reihe 'Schatze der Chormusik' einen wurdigen Platz gefunden hat. Das in diesem Hymnus verwendete Gedicht In Flammen nahet Gott stammt aus dem Hauptwerk Urania von Christoph August Tiedge. Die beiden Ecksatze dieses dreiteiligen Werks setzt Zelter fur zwei gemischte Chore (SATB/SATB) und verwendet dabei uber weite Strecken gleiches musikalisches Material. Durchbrochen werden sie von einem klavierbegleiteten Tenor- und Bass-Solo. Ein sehr wirkungsvolles, dabei gut machbares Werk voller Pathos, das sich glanzend eignet fur Chore, die keine Scheu vor Achtstimmigkeit haben.
SKU: CA.7005909
ISBN 9790007228477. Key: C major. Language: German.
Score available separately - see item CA.7005900.
SKU: CA.4607505
ISBN 9790007222543. Language: German.
Score available separately - see item CA.4607500.
SKU: PL.9921
This singular work was originally written for the Three Choirs Festival in Worcester in 1995. The version published here is for choir and organ, but was originally performed in a version for the choir and orchestra. The work was inspired by the discovery of a beautiful chant tune,Ad Coenam Agni Providi. This tune pervades the entire work, as does Victimae Paschali and two hymn tunes: Rockingham and Victory. The reviews of the premiere performance were unanimous in their praise: This is most assuredly among the finest of contemporary choral compositions. (Musical Opinion) Hymnus Paschalisrequires choral forces (dividing into three choirs at one point) of great accomplishment and skill as well as a virtuoso organist.
SKU: VD.ED21791
ISBN 9790202007914. 11.69 x 8.26 inches.
SKU: CA.9131900
ISBN 9790007121761. Language: German.
SKU: HL.49007918
ISBN 9790001084680. 8.25x11.75x1.57 inches.
Premiered in 1992 at Donaueschingen, the 'Sinfonie X' with more than 2 hours duration could be considered an 'Opus terminum'. The movements which can be performed individually are like an historical digest in homage to composers of the 20th century. The piano concerto movement 'Hymnus' for example obviously refers to Oliver Messiaen. But 'Sinfonie X' is far more than just the sum of its parts, the vast scope of the symphony as generic form can be felt in the musique concrete of the 'Stille' sections and in some of the other movements, it's like the design for an Utopia, for a new 'Song of the Earth'.
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