SKU: BT.GOB-000264-020
Hymnus was commissioned by the Wilhelmina Easterein Fanfare Orchestra in the Autumn of 1999 for their performance at the World Music Contest, Kerkrade. The commission was the result of a collaboration between the composer and the thenmusical director, Marten van der Wal. The exact meaning of the word Hymnus is not known but it is taken in this presentation to mean hymn or hymn-like. The melodic material is organic and grows from an initial unison tone. Thisinterval is gradually expanded to form the cell F E C F, a semitone, third, fifth. The only other melodic motif is the ascending three-note pattern spanning a major third. This is the second of his compositions to use this ascending motif, theother being Fanfare for a Bright New Age for Brass Band and Organ, also of 2000. These characteristic intervals appear in many contrasting moods and guises throughout the piece. The opening unison notes are intended to convey as sense ofpower and magnificence, like the first sounds at the dawning of the universe. After the immense power, a period of stunned silence and reverence. The evolution of the hymn melody incorporates a variety of moods and atmospheres, sometimes expressing much joy and celebration whilst also suggesting periods of intense savagery or prayerful contemplation. The hymn builds as the piece progresses and is finally stated in its complete form at letter W. The official worldpremiere of the work was given by Wilhelmina Easterein at the World Music Contest 2001. Whilst the composer was unable to attend in person, he was able to enjoy the premier simultaneously transmitted via a mobile phone from the audience! Conductors Note The tempo indications are to be viewed as a guide rather than a literal instruction. Within the music there is an innate sense of pulse and metre, lending itself to considerable rubato. Melody is king, and all else is mere support and decoration, careful attention must therefore be given to balance.
SKU: BT.GOB-000264-120
SKU: BT.DHP-1125181-020
9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Christmas is the time to get together with friends and family celebrating the feast of peace amongst people all over the world. It is also a time to enjoy seasonal singing and music making again. Here’s an original joyful piece, ideally suited for either the opening or closing of your Christmas Concert! Christmas Prelude is een bewerking over het kerstlied O Come, All Ye Faithful (Komt allen tezamen), ook wel bekend als Adeste Fidelis en vormt de basis van dit feestelijke openingswerk voor uw kerstconcert. De marsachtige inleiding staat voor het samenkomen voor de dienst. Daarna volgen in verschillende instrumentaties drie strofes van het bekende kerstlied. Na een reeks versieringen van het thema die het begin van de kersttijd inluiden volgt een spectaculair slot.Christmas Prelude ist eine Bearbeitung des Weihnachtsliedes Herbei , o ihr Gläubigen. Auf eine ruhige, marschähnliche Einleitung, welche die Versammlung zum Gottesdienst darstellt, folgen drei Strophen des bekannten Weihnachtsliedes, einmal von einem Quartett, dann über die Instrumentengruppen verteilt gespielt. Festliche Verzierungen und ein Zwischenspiel, das den Beginn des Weihnachtsfestes symbolisiert, führen das Werk zu einem spektakulären Schluss. Es darf auch mitgesungen werden!Noël est le temps de l’année où l’on se rencontre en famille pour célébrer la fête de la paix entre les gens du monde entier. C’est aussi le moment parfait pour chanter des chansons saisonnières et de faire de la musique ensemble. Voici un morceau original et joyeux qui est parfait pour le début ou la fin de votre concert de Noël ! Christmas Prelude è un arrangiamento dell’inno Adeste Fideles. L’apertura tranquilla e simile a una marcia che rappresenta la congregazione religiosa, è seguita da tre strofe del celebre canto natalizio, una volta eseguito da un quartetto, in seguito dall’intero organico. Ornamentazioni festose che simboleggiano l’inizio della festivit , conducono il brano a uno spettacolare _x001E_finale.
SKU: BT.DHP-1125181-120
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