Five choral songs. Par SCHONHERR CHRISTOPH. Since his earliest childhood, Christoph Schönherr has been fascinated by all things nautical. His cycle Von Schiffen, Meer und Wind (Of Ships, Sea and Wind) brings together verses by different poets that explore the sea in its various guises. The work's selected poems describe the vast ocean that can fill us with a deep sense of tranquility, but can also bring mortal danger with its storms and destructive waves. Boats, and especially sailing ships, are often associated with freedom, a sense of weightlessness, and security. But if we are caught in a storm at sea, we suddenly find ourselves at the mercy of nature. We are made painfully aware of our own insignificance in the greater scheme of things.According to the composer and passionate sailor: ?In the five choral songs I attempt to characterize the atmosphere of the texts and the emotions they contain. My experiences at sea, for example in storms or when simply contemplating the motionless water, guided me in my search for a suitable means of musical expression.? / Date parution : 2023-06-01/ Répertoire / SSAA

With vocal sounds evoking the rushing wind this setting of the 13th century Latin sequence moves into an opening chant over djembe accompaniment. Expansive phrases transition into a driving accelerando of vocal clusters andfinally a broad and spacious ending with the repeated word “spiritus ” and the sounds of the swirling wind. An ideal opening selection or processional!

Setting the poem Sunflowers by contemporary poet Susan Windle this 6-1/2 minute work for women's choir and string quartet is strong and thoughtful and insightful and requires women who are just like the music.Commissioned by the Anna Crusis Women's Choir in celebration of their 30 year anniversary this is an anchor piece for your concert.

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