Par TORMIS VELJO. Langue: Estonian, English, Format: DIN A4/ Répertoire / Choeur de Femmes (SSAA)

Commissioned by the Alliance for Arts and Understanding for the 2004 Alliance World Festival with uplifting text by Minnie Louise Haskins - Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown - and complemented by a simple Latin chorus this work offers a powerful showcase for female voices. In English and Latin.

If it wasn't written by Sting this haunting melody could easily be a traditional English folk song. The melody moves through all four women's parts with the background texture changing in each verse ranging from arpeggiated polyphony to warm close harmony.

Mozart's Laudate Dominum from Vesperae solennes de confessore K. 339 is arranged here for solo Soprano SSA choir and piano or organ accompaniment. This piece has been arranged with an English translation adapted from Psalm 117.

It is the words to the famous English carol you expect but the music is a pleasant surprise. The rolling piano part is reminiscent of a harp and sets the dance in motion. The vocal lines are buoyant and flowing. The harmonies are not what you expect from Burchard and the unexpected change is delightful.