Orchestra (Soli SB, Coro SATB (teilw. geteilt/partly divisi), [Gde/congregation], Tr, Tsax, Pfte, Bass, Glsp, Vib, Drums, Perc, Timp) - Grade 3
SKU: CA.2718803
Composed by Bobbi Fischer. Vocal score. Duration 40 minutes. Carus Verlag #2718803. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.2718803).
ISBN 9790007250911. Language: LAT/EN/DT.
After Missa Latina and Magnificat, Te Deum is now the third major composition by musician and composer Karl Albrecht âBobbiâ Fischer published by Carus. Fischerâs musical roots lie in classical music, which he combines with jazz elements and Latin American rhythms.
All three styles appear in the Te Deum. In keeping with the proclamation âTe Deum laudamusâ (We praise thee, O God), the work begins with the festive (Cuban) energy, propelled by timpani and trumpet; the choir can also be heard imitating fanfares. Later, a cappella choruses become a recurring element, in which phrases set as Gregorian chant are presented against an ever-changing chordal background. But the score also features elements of swing and rhythm and blues, frenetic choral outbursts of joy, as well as moments of mystic contemplation. Moreover, the instrumentalists are given ample opportunity for improvised solos. Interwoven into the otherwise Latin text is the well-known German chorale GroÃer Gott, wir loben dich. Here several verses can be sung with the congregation; alongside the original German text, the score features the English translation âHoly God, we praise thy nameâ.
- An exciting combination of classical choral music with elements of jazz and Latin American music
- The congregation can take part in the performance (chorale)
- Singers can choose between Latin/German or Latin/English
- Varied mix of styles
- An enrichment of our crossover program
