SKU: BA.BA04050
ISBN 9790006443598. 33 x 26 cm inches. Language: German. Text: Feustking, Friedrich Christian.
“Almiraâ€, Handel’s first opera, was well received when premiered in 1705 at the Theater am Gänsemarkt in Hamburg. The director was Reinhard Keiser, who, remarkably, had himself already set Friedrich Christian Feustking’s text to music. The role of Fernando was sung by Johann Mattheson. The translation used by Handel leaves several Italian arias in their original language, resulting in a delightful mixture of German and Italian.The opera which, after sundry entangled romances, ends in the wedding of three couples, is characterised by exuberant scenes: the procession at Almira’s crowning ceremony, a duel, a prison scene and a masked-ball involving the three continents Europe, Africa and Asia. The vocal score to “Almira†by George Frideric Handel brings about a small sensation: Whilst conducting a reenactment of this work in 1732, Georg Philipp Telemann removed the Aria no. 28 “Ingrato, spietato†from his conducting score. Since then this aria has been deemed lost. Due to necessity only the edited vocal text devoid of any music was presented in the 1994 volume of the “Halle Handel Editionâ€. Thanks to a recently discovered contemporary manuscript copy from the beginning of the 18th century which was found in the music library of the Mariengymnasium in Jever, this aria has now been made available to performers for the first time in this new vocal score edition. Previous to this the corresponding pages could only be seen as a facsimile in an article of the “Göttinger Händel-Beiträgeâ€.Now the aria can be performed again. Furthermore, with the help of this new source, missing measures in the basso continuo which had initially been completed by the editor of the “Halle Handel Edition†volume, could be reconstructed from the basso continuo part of the Bellante aria “Ich brenne zwar†(no. 71).
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SKU: HL.466846
UPC: 196288070740. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
In the Philippines this may be the most popular love song in the country. George Hernandez has a string of excellent folk songs from the Philippines and with this choral we launch the George G. Hernandez Philippine Folk Song Choral Series. This arrangement has all the tenderness and lushness necessary to make the audience swoon. An IPA pronunciation guide is available separately as a free download.
SKU: HL.14012063
9.0x11.75x0.939 inches.
Dyson's sumptuous choral epic of 1938, subtitled 'A Cycle of Poems', charts man's journey through life and the afterlife, using a collage of English poems. Quo Vadis is a work that, in its aim, design and achievement, reaches for visionary heights. Right from the start, Dyson's harmonic language and skilful orchestration are completely at the service of his beautiful and carefully crafted libretto. The composer fervently believed in the English choral movement's need for practical, tuneful and lively music. Quo Vadis, with its colourful orchestration and fine melodies, demonstrates the effectiveness of this aestheticapproach. Arranged for SATB Chorus and Orchestra, this major, yet often overlooked piece lasts about 90 minutes in 9 movements.
Sir George Dyson was a well-known English musician and composer of the 20th century. His compositions include a symphony in G major, a violin concerto, and a number of other works, many of them for choir. Apart from his musical career,Dyson was involved with the military during WWI - his handbook on grenade-fighting techniques became the standard Army text for many years.
SKU: PL.9628
These penitential anthems were transcribed by Dr. George Guest from the Gostling Manuscript. John Gostling was renowned for his extraordinary bass voice an held positions in the Church of England, eventually becoming Sub-Dean of St. Paul's Cathedral. Gostling was also a prolific copyist and his manuscript contains over 60 anthems of Blow, Purcell, Locke and others.Save me, O God of John Blow is a splendid example of the use of simple means to convey the meaning of a text. Mostly homophonic in texture, the subtle shifts of voicing and harmony all support the penitential nature of the text. The organ doubles the voice parts, discreetly supporting them in a continuo fashion. Dr. Guest has placed suggested tempi and dynamics throughout, further enhancing the practical nature of this edition. The voice parts are moderate in range, placing this piece within the scope of most choirs.
SKU: PL.9901
This anthem is the second of two George Herbert settings that are most sensitively done by Peter Pindar Stearns. King of Glory contains long, flowing lines. The text is enhanced by the transparency of the musical textures. The anthem is also quite varied in its harmonic approach to the emotions of the text. This fresh new setting will be a grateful challenge to the a cappella choir and is suitable throughout the church year.
SKU: MN.CH-1028
Text by Isaac Watts: How long, dear Savior, O how long shall this bright hour delay?... Duration 1:00.
SKU: HL.1189830
UPC: 196288131366. 6.75x10.5x0.029 inches.
George Hernandez's ââ¬ÅSaringhimig Singers Philippine Folk Song Choral Seriesââ¬Â has been delighting choirs for years. This selection centers around a charming and unusual subject: the flight of the dragonfly. Using onomatopoetic sounds to accompany the story brings life and energy to the piece. This is definitely a crowd pleaser, well suited for advanced high school or college choirs.
SKU: GI.WW1917
UPC: 785147035664. English. Text by Charles Anthony Silvestri.
Written in memory of choral singer, clarinetist, and friend George Olin, this is a modern arrangement of the LOBE DEN HERREN hymn tune, with a new, ecumenical text written by poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. The text focuses on the richness of life and creation and the joy that is found in all aspects of life.