SKU: HL.49045938
Magnificat by Magdalena Zimmermann for mixed choir (SSAATTBB) plays with harmony, rhythm and dynamics. The unexpected continuation of melodies by the voices, combined with shifted rhythms, engages the audience's attention until the last bar and results in a rich sound. With its soft and gentle ending, Magnificat as a prayer of Mary exudes, at the same time, a sense of calmness and gentleness.The work is rhythmically and harmonically demanding, which is why the singers need to be steady keeping beat and intonation. Once Magnificat has been rehearsed, it is suitable for concerts as well as Sunday services.
SKU: HL.49045940
Artfully combining the old with the new - that is one of the hallmarks of Alwin M. Schronen. That this versatile balancing actor andbearer of numerous compositional prizes succeeds in mastering this artistic balancing act, he proves once again in his sacred choralcomposition Hodie Christus natus est. This Latin-speaking work for 8-part mixed choir a cappella (SSAATTBB) is based on the antiphonto the Magnificat of the Christmas Vespers. Schronen opens his Christmas song with the literal intonation of the traditional Gregorian melody. After this beginning, alternating between male and female voices, the composer lets the entire choir join in the jubilation of thanks for the birth of Jesus. He manages to lift the listener with his very own musical language in other heavenly realms. A wonderful, but at the same time vocally demanding piece of music, which is equally suitable for the use of church music asit is for concert use.
SKU: SU.80400620
SSAATTBB Chorus & OrganDuration: 5:00 Commissioned by: Donald RunniclesDedication: In Honor of The Very Reverend Alan Jones, seventh Dean of Grace Cathedral San Francisco, 1985-2009Premiered by: The Grace Cathedral ServiceCopyright 2008Text author: Luke 1: 45-55 Published by: Paulus Publications (SP514) Minimum order quantity: 8 copies. To order quantities fewer than 8.
SKU: OU.9780193954052
ISBN 9780193954052. 12 x 8 inches.
For SSAATTBB and organ This fine double choir setting, published to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth, uses the two choirs to great effect, with the Gloria starting with striding imitation between the soprano and tenor (later alto and bass) over a pedal point in the organ.
SKU: CA.4019170
ISBN 9790007293406. German.
Score available separately - see item CA.4019100.
SKU: C4.9790902261142
ISBN 9790902261142. 8.27 x 11.7 inches.
This double choir Evensong setting was the result of a commission by by Prof. Doug Jones AO and Prof. Janet Walker for the Choir of St James', King Street, Sydney. The upper four voices and lower four voices are often treated as distinct choirs alternate with glorious polyphonic interplay between all eight parts, with the text sung in both Latin and English. The work was premiered on 27 June, 2021 by the Choir of St James' Church, King Street.
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