Tenor Voice Solo (Chorsoli), SATB Choir, Piano (Org)

SKU: CA.2110205

Composed by Juliette Marie Olga (Lili) Boulanger. Edited by Michael Alber. Sacred vocal music; use during church year: Christmas; occasions: Psalms. Sacred vocal music, Christmas, Psalms. Choral Score. LB 36. 12 pages. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 21.102/05. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2110205).

ISBN 9790007187781. Language: French/English.

First critical edition. Together with Debussy, Ravel, and Dukas, Lili Boulanger was one of the most important representatives of impressionism. Despite her short life of just 24 years, she developed a distinctive personal style, and composed a wide variety of works including songs, piano music, operatic scenes, and choral music, all with huge inventiveness. In 1916, in the middle of the First World War, the composer learnt that she was ill and had only a short time to live. Her deep religiosity gave rise to works including a setting of Psaume XXIV (Psalm 24). In the version published here for mixed choir, tenor solo, and piano/ organ, this is a particularly powerful setting of the psalm and an impressive work for inclusion in an Advent church service. The edition contains both the original French text, with a singable English translation underlaid. Score available separately - see item CA.2110200.

Orchestra STBarB vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 Flutes, 2 English Horn, 2 Clarinets, 2 Bassoons, 2 Horns, 4 Trumpets 3 Trombones, Timpani, Harp, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Organ - Level 3

SKU: CA.7003819

Trilogie sacree. Composed by Hector Berlioz. Edited by Paul Prevost. French Sacred Music. Complete orchestral parts. Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Christmas. Set of Orchestra Parts. Op. 25. Duration 95 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 70.038/19. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.7003819).

ISBN 9790007133726. Key: E minor. Language: German/French.

The history of the composition of the oratorio is odd: the kernel of this three-part work were the movements from the middle section, the Flight to Egypt, which Berlioz composed on a whim in 1850 and which he passed off as the work of a baroque composer whose existence he himself had invented. In 1854 the triptych, which was completed with the parts entitled The dream of Herodes and The arrival at Sais, had its celebrated first performance. Starting from the Gospel of St. Matthew, with the visit of the astrologer to Herodes and the flight of the Holy Family to Egypt, Berlioz chose to relate the story of the events of Christmas from another angle. This skillful dramatisation, with impressive instrumental sections, such as the independent trio for two flutes and harp as well as the effective choruses with local color, make this sacred trilogy a grateful enrichment of the repertoire for Christmas music. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.7003800.

SSATB chorus - Grade 3

SKU: CA.744700

Arranged for Pop-Up. Composed by Manuel Grunden. Carus digital: Extra digital products. Full Score. Duration 4 minutes. Carus Verlag #744700. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.744700).

ISBN 9790007300050. English. Text: Woodward, George Ratcliffe.

Manuel Grunden has created an impressive modern interpretation of the English Christmas carol Ding, dong merrily on high, which itself is based on a 16th century French dance tune. Piquant and well-conceived harmonies turn the classic carol into a scintillating jazz/pop work that is sure to captivate with its colorful vocal writing and creative accompaniment patterns.Manuel Grunden’s reimagining of this traditional festive song with a contemporary sound has created a piece suitable for any Christmas concert program.

Orchestra STBar vocal soli, SATB choir, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 bassoons, 2 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 2 violins, viola, cello, contrabass, harp - Grade 4

SKU: CA.4009509

Die Sieben Worte. Composed by Cesar Auguste Franck. Edited by Wolfgang Hochstein. 1x 40.095/21 flute 1, 1x 40.095/22 flute 2, 1x 40.095/23 oboe 1, 1x 40.095/24 oboe 2, 1x 40.095/25 bassoon 1, 1x 40.095/26 bassoon 2, 1x 40.095/31 horn 1, 1x 40.095/32 horn 2, 1x 40.095/33 trumpet 1, 1x 40.095/34 trumpet 2, 1x 40.095/35 trombone 1, 1x 40. French Sacred Music. Die Sieben Worte (Kart) (Lat/Engl). Sacred vocal music, Oratorios, Holy Week, Stations of the cross (Seven Words). Set of Orchestra Parts. FWV. 86 pages. Duration 45 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.095/09. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4009509).

ISBN 9790007061463. Language: Latin/English.

Unlike the well-known settings of the Seven Last Words by Schutz or Haydn, in his opulently scored composition Franck provides commentary to the words of Jesus with excerpts from the Old and New Testaments as well as from portions of the Stabat Mater. In his transposition of the Latin text into music Franck reveals a rich palette of compositional parameters: different-sized ensembles, exciting orchestration, formal variety and sophisticated harmony. Laments, simple passages for the choir in unison, passages with great drama, melodic shapes filled with sweetness convey to the listener a multi-layered impression of a composition stamped by a strongly personal will to expression. Wurttembergische Blatter fur Kirchenmusik 1/1991. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.4009500.