Par SCHALLEHN HILGER. Langue: English, Format: Schott Choral Publishing (C-Order Numbers)/ Feuillet / Choeur de Femmes (SSAA)

It is particularly in his choral music that Peteris Vasks reveals his strong attachment to his Latvian home country. Nature, customs and traditions and the idea of freedom are the central themes of the texts he sets to music, while carefully using modern techniques of choral singing as well. Alternating with traditional, even archaic singing, the music creates a multi-faceted, immediately effective sound image in the listener's mind.The poem 'Ziles zina' by the contemporary Latvian poet Uldis Berzins (*1944) centres on the themes of man, nature and transience in aphoristic brevity.Vasks wrote a piece of music on this poem which contains downright rewarding tasks for the choir and opens up to the listener a fascinating world of sound. / Choeur De Femmes (SSAA) A Cappella

It is created out of nothing and develops into sound. This choral improvisation on the kyrie from 'Messe à trois voix' by André Caplet gives the singers space to shape the piece themselves while nevertheless being self-contained. A short concert piece for experienced musicians. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

A great final piece or encore, this arrangement of the popular German lullaby, sung by Heinz Rühmann in the film 'Wenn der Vater mit dem Sohne', is set for upper voices and is certain to leave the audience in a good mood. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

This work will become a permanent fixture not only in church services, but also as grand opening piece of a sacred concert. The piece is not overly difficult and mostly in four parts while nevertheless bringing out the full sound of a women's choir. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

Le compositeur espagnol-allemand Raquel Cristobal, déjà fait avec votre pièce gagnante du Concours de Composition de l'Association Chorale NRW 'To the Moon' (C 55497) pour attirer l'attention, nous donne au moment de Noël nouveaux arrangements de chansons populaires de Noël à son domicile espagnol dans diverses professions.Le nouveau genre pour chaque chorale sélection composée de morceaux exquis est un enrichissement du répertoire de Noël international. Pour fournir ce pays est toujours airs inconnus plutôt une alternative parfaite aux nombreux chants déjà souvent entendu et sera sûrement bientôt morceaux préférés pour son prochain concert de Noël! / Choeur De Femmes A Cappella