SKU: CA.926400
ISBN 9790007261870. French. Text: Victor Hugo.
In his poem Soiree en mer, Victor Hugo describes how the sea can be perceived very differently by two lovers at the same time in the same place. While the man perceives the deepening shadows on the dancing waves, the woman marvels at the stars shining ever brighter in the firmament. In nature, as in the words of the poem, the painful ambiguity that represents life at its core can be experienced. Like no other poet, Hugo captures this almost unbearable simultaneity of living and dying, of love and suffering. Saint-Saens translates this into music - probably the most ephemeral and contemporary of all art forms. His balanced musical form leaves plenty of room for the poetry and his subtle variations in timbre, which also inspired Denis Rouger to his choral arrangement, create a seething motion under the surface of the sea.This art song was originally composed not for chamber choir, but for solo voice and piano. Denis Rouger has carefully adapted it to suit the requirements and expressive possibilities offered by a larger ensemble, without losing any of the qualities of the original in the process. Each part in the choir has a melodic line drawn from the harmonic and rhythmic framework. In the process, the variety and refinement of the choral language combines with an enormous flexibility in form and expression, as French melodies or German art song demand from a soloist and pianist. The songs have been recorded by the figure humaine chamber choir on the CD ...wo die Ztronen bluhn (Carus 83.514).
SKU: HL.1332353
UPC: 196288185925. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Migrants all over the globe are seeking refuge for numerous different reasons: for new life, new joy, new destiny. It takes courage to dream of a life afresh, especially when uprooting one's beginnings for a chance to start over again and the Sirota's have crafted a choral work brimming with daring consonance.
SKU: MN.CH-1287
Deo Gratias was begun in a hotel room at about 4:30AM in Rome during a St. Cyril Choir Tour in April of 2007. It was one of those rare instances when the composer woke up with a compositional idea in his head and actually got up and started to work. The next few days were spent developing the idea and finishing the entire work after returning home to Van Nuys, California. The over-all mood of the piece is that it should be mesmerizing with its slow undulations and long crescendos with following subito pianos for dramatic effect. The piece has an interesting mix of changing meters throughout; however, the basic eighth note value never changes except for the occasional ritard. The entire text consists of Deo Gratias. Alleluia!, or Thanks be to God. Alleluia!
SKU: HL.126561
UPC: 888680004293. 6.75x10.5 inches.
Stacey Gibbs has done it again! He's given us a fresh setting of a spiritual that will appeal to high school, college, community, and church choirs. Leaping into a vibrant tempo from the very start this arrangement carries a bluesy flavor as well. Although it has some divisi writing, it is less-complicated than many of his renditions making it especially suitable for high school choirs and festivals.
SKU: CA.3112705
ISBN 9790007048846. Key: F major. Language: German/English. Text: Eber, Paul. Text: Paul Eber.
Cantata BWV 127 belongs to the cycle of chorale cantatas which Bach performed in 1724/25 in Leipzig. It bears close links to the St John Passion, which was performed on Good Friday 1725 in its second version. In formal terms and in the interpretation of the text and its orchestration, it is one of the most astonishing vocal works by Bach. The opening chorus, with its multi-layered construction, is nothing less than a preliminary version for the chorale fantasia O Mensch bewein dein Sunde gross. The aria Die Seele ruht in Jesu Handen is distinguished by its exquisite scoring: a solo oboe and the soprano form a duet, whilst the background comprises delicate chords on recorders and continuo, intended to symbolize funeral bells. A solo trumpet gives the following movement particular brilliance. The words Ich breche mit starker und helfender Hand unmistakably anticipate the chorus Sind Blitze, sind Donner in Wolken verschwunden from the St Matthew Passion. New revised edition. Score available separately - see item CA.3112700.
SKU: HL.49045425
ISBN 9790001161756. English.
Starting in a whisper, the forces of nature are presented in the form of flat sounds and interjections. Spacious, rearing sounds alternate with smooth lines sung over a drone. A piece for chamber choirs looking for secular repertoire pieces.
SKU: XC.SATB2102
UPC: 812598038248. 6.75 x 10.5 inches.
What could be better than a truly accessible setting of the classical patriotic piece by one of the rising stars in the choir arranging field. Jamey Ray uses his talents as the arranger of the popular group Voctave to present a rewarding and approachable patriotic closer for your choir.
SKU: LO.15-3494H
ISBN 9780787757991.
The night wears on, the air is chilled. Alone I walk this road, as higher yet I go on the well-worn path. The soft moon rises, the stars give light, shining on the midnight sky on Winter Mountain. Vivid lyrics, rich winter imagery, and heartfelt emotion compliment with subtle nuance the message of discovering peace, beauty, and contentment in our ever-changing world. An unforgettable musical experience!
SKU: GI.G-10552
English. Text Source: Alas! and Did My Savior Bleed?, Isaac Watts, 1674-1748, alt., At the Cross, Ralph E. Hudson, 1843-1901, alt. Text by Isaac Watts.
“At the Cross†contains the very rich texts of Isaac Watts and Ralph Hudson. My desire is to treat each verse with utmost respect by highlighting—through music—the suffering, shame, hope, beauty, and glory of the cross. The cross embodies all of these attributes. You will notice there is a somberness that begins at m. 84, mirroring the darkness that ensued while Christ hung on the cross (Mark 15:33). A “darker†sound from the altos is encouraged. This is the turning point in the song, preparing the singers for the response to such a sacrifice. Although the text speaks of grief and debt (starting at m. 93), one can see the hope that builds, with the realization that complete surrender is the only response to such a sacrifice. Much thought and energy (under control) should be expended to aid this verse in building to the climactic point of the song, when hope is found in the cross and the burden has been lifted.
SKU: WD.080689698231
UPC: 080689698231.
This new anthem inspires the peace of Christmas to start within us. Glory (Let There Be Peace), made popular by Matt Maher, is a gentle, upbeat tune that will bring your congregation together as one because of the love of Jesus that lives within us!
SKU: CA.2731119
ISBN 9790007133894. Language: Latin.
The Requiem of Gabriel Faure is now available in two versions: in the symphonic version which was completed in 1900 and in a version with small orchestra of 1889. The symphonic version of Gabriel Faure's Requiem, published in 1901, was the product of a 13-year compositional process. Starting from the original five-movement form for strings, harp and organ, the composer wrote two additional movements, one after the other, and expanded the instrumentation in various stages for later performances. The present reconstruction of a version with small orchestra differs from other such attempts in that for the first time it presents the work not in a mixed version, but rather in the unified form from 1889. This is distinguished from the final version both in musical terms, as well as through the fact that it forgoes the use of flutes, clarinets and bassoons, while employing only two horns instead of four. With a critical Report with information about the source situation and the edition, and containing the individual readings (alternative readings, etc.). Since in 1889 the Offertoire was still without the choral section the present edition contains the Offertoire of the final version as appendix. Now available in carus music, the choir app. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.2731100.
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