Saint Francis of Assisi is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is part of the edition that includes the books with the full Orchestra scores, as well as the explanations, analysis and comments of each tableau. It is focused on the ?Act II, 5. L'Ange musicien? which describes the appearance of the ?Musician Angel? to Saint Francis. This tableau is introduced by St Francis on his knees, next to the cave. Three themes stand out in the opening of this tableau: the Decision, the Joyce and the Calling. Some bird songs can be heard, and the Angel appears in the light with a Viol and a bow. The Angel Musician plays alongside some birds and leave St Francis fainting. He is soon joined by Brother Leon, Brother Massee and Brother Bernard who try to help him. The last theme played is the Joyce one with some notes on the Viol, while the tableau finishes with the three Brothers looking at the sky. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, this opera is set in Italy and is composed divided as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lepreux Act II 4. L?ange voyageur 5. L?ange musicien 6. Le preche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French Organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music, he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity, its diatonic aspect, its harmony with limited transposition, its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsongs, including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm, colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

SKU: HL.48185867

Leduc. Softcover. 269 pages. Alphonse Leduc #AL29606. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48185867).

UPC: 888680976453. 9x12 inches.

“Saint Francis of Assisi is an Opera in three acts by Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992). Written in 1972 to 1983, it concerns the Catholic preacher, Saint Francis of Assisi, and displays the composer's devout Catholic faith. The third volume contains the complete third act of the Opera, comprising the final two scenes; Stigma, and Death and New Life. Despite his studies of Mozart and Wagner's operas, Messiaen vowed that he would never compose one himself, however, he was eventually convinced by the French president. After feeling unworthy to dramatise either Christ's Passion or Resurrection, he eventually chose to portray the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, whose life often reflected Christ's chastity, humility, poverty and suffering. This unique Opera by the individual Messiaen is a significant contribution to the repertoire, and was notably semi-staged as part of the BBC proms series in 2008.&rdquo.

SKU: HL.48185864

Leduc. Softcover. Alphonse Leduc #AL29603. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48185864).

Saint Francis of Assisi is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This first volume is focused on the Act 1 ? 1. La croix, 2. Les laudes, 3. Le baiser au lepreux. It depicts the moments when Saint Francis explains what is the Perfect Joy according to the love of the Christ, his request to God to meet a leper and to be able to love him, and, finally, his meeting with a leper, assisted by an Angel. The leper is cured from this meeting. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lepreux Act II 4. L?ange voyageur 5. L?ange musicien 6. Le preche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music, he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity, its diatonic aspect, its harmony with limited transposition, its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong, including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm, colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes..

SKU: HL.48185866

Leduc. Softcover. Alphonse Leduc #AL29605. Published by Alphonse Leduc (HL.48185866).

Saint Francis of Assisi is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is focused on the Act II ? 6. Le preche aux oiseaux which depicts a moment when he preached to the birds, in Assisi. Saint Francis gives the birds his benediction to which they answer by a Concerto. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lepreux Act II 4. L?ange voyageur 5. L?ange musicien 6. Le preche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music, he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity, its diatonic aspect, its harmony with limited transposition, its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong, including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm, colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes..

Saint Francis of Assisi is an opera in 3 acts by Olivier Messiaen. This volume is part of the edition that includes the books with the full Orchestra scores, as well as the explanations, analysis and comments on each tableau. It is focused on the ?Act II, Tableau 4. L?Ange voyageur? which describes the appearance of the ?Traveller Angel? to Saint Francis. This tableau is introduced by each of the themes of Brothers Leon, Elie and Bernard and the theme of Philemon, the bird. It opens as the Brothers are confronted to the Angel but don?t recognise him straight away except for Brother Bernard, who reacts wisely. The Angel then requests to talk to Father Francis, and the tableau finishes, introducing the following part: ?Act II, Tableau 5. L?ange musicien?. Within this tableau 4, birdsong can be heard that is reminiscent of Messiaen's 'Bird Catalogue' collection. Based on the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, this opera is set in Italy and is composed as per below: Act I: 1. La croix 2. Les laudes 3. Le baiser au lepreux Act II 4. L?ange voyageur 5. L?ange musicien 6. Le preche aux oiseaux Act II 7. Les stigmates 8. La mort et la nouvelle vie This opera was played at the Paris Opera in 1983. Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) was a French organist and composer passionate about Ornithology and one of the most important composers of his century. Inspired by Japanese music, he had a very special way of composing and his work can be identified by its complexity, its diatonic aspect, its harmony with limited transposition, its colour and its additive rhythms. He composed many works related to ornithology and birdsong, including the 'Bird Catalogue' in 7 volumes and the 'Treatise on rhythm, colour and ornithology' in 7 volumes.

Concert Band (Score) - Grade 4

SKU: HL.23703011

Composed by James Curnow. Symphonic/Concert Band Series. Concert. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.23703011).

UPC: 884088084042. 8.5x11.0x0.137 inches.

This distinctive six-movement suite is one of Jim Curnow's most requested works. Inspired by the writings of Saint Francis of Assisi, the suite succeeds in expressing his love for peace and his respect for all creatures. Each movement is a short tone poem that uses the modern concert band as the vehicle for creating spectacular musical images. I. Prologue II. Brother Sun III. Sister Moon and Stars IV. Brother Fire V. Mother Earth VI. Epilogue Recorded by l'Orchestre à Vents Non Identifié - Jonathan Émile Dagenais, conductor.

Composed by David Evan Thomas. Non Hymn-Based, Organ Recital Music. Published by MorningStar Music Publishers (MN.12-106).

6-part Trombone ensemble - moderately advanced

SKU: CY.CC2991

Composed by Francis Poulenc. Arranged by Robert Kalwas. 20th Century Liturgical. Score and Parts. 26 pages. Cherry Classics #2991. Published by Cherry Classics (CY.CC2991).

ISBN 9790530058107.

Four Short Prayers of Saint Francis of Assisi were introduced to Poulenc by his nephew Jerome, a Franciscan monk, who asked the composer to set them to music. Poulenc found these prayers very inspirational, as he was deeply moved spiritually and at the same time intimidated by the Saint's humility.
Robert Kalwas has done a marvelous job arranging these four short works (timing is about 7-8 minutes) for a sextet or 6-part ensemble of Trombones. All parts are in bass clef. This arrangement will work nicely for moderately advanced.

Olivier Messiaen (1908-1992) is known for his unique composition style. Incorporating complex rhythms, harmony, melodies and his passion for ornithology, his Opera, St. Francis of Assisi, is no exception to the composer's popular, distinctive style. Composed between 1975-1983, St. Francis of Assisi displays the composer's devout Catholicism. The work is in three acts and eight scenes and both the music and libretto were written by Messiaen. St. Francis of Assisi incorporates Messiaen's popular compositional techniques, such as his modes of limited transposition, uses of leitmotifs, use of birdsong and an instrumentation for a huge orchestra. This piece also makes use of the composer's synesthesia. St. Francis of Assisi is essential to all advanced Opera companies seeking to address a modern and varied performance work.

By Jean Anne Shafferman. For SATB/SAB choir and piano. Sacred Anthem: All Saints Day, General. Octavo. Published by Lorenz Publishing Company

SKU: GI.G-CD-545

St. Francis of Assisi. Composed by Denise La Giglia and Stephen Petrunak. Sacred. CD. GIA Publications #545. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-CD-545).

Focusing on the lives of saints and other holy people, Journey of the Sacred is a series of books and music created to guide members of small faith communities on their own sacred journeys. Unlike many other guides of this kind, Journey of the Sacred incorporates music into each session with a pre-recorded CD for singing along to chosen hymns and songs. Each journey offers six sessions consisting of prayer, Scripture, writings by the particular saint or holy person, reflection, silence, sharing, and an experience by a modern-day person that ties into the session's theme. Each session also allows for a going forth in actionÓ for the group or individual. One book is needed for each member of the small faith community. One CD is needed for the entire group. Although created for small group sessions, this series also may be used for individual meditation. Journeys may be used in any order.

SATB choir, cantor, assembly, keyboard accompaniment, flute, guitar - Early intermediate

SKU: GI.G-10564

Composed by Mary Frances Reza. Arranged by Peter M. Kolar. Tu Pueblo Canta. Sacred. Octavo. With guitar chord names. 16 pages. GIA Publications #10564. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10564).

English, Spanish. Text Source: Attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181-1226, tr. al esp. y esp. anon. / Span. and Eng. tr. anon.; Translation: Anonymous. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

Guitar

SKU: GI.G-10564G

Composed by Mary Frances Reza. Arranged by Peter M. Kolar. This edition: Guitar edition. Sacred. Guitar part. With guitar chord names. 6 pages. GIA Publications #10564G. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-10564G).

UPC: 785147056478. Text Source: Attr. Francis of Assisi, 1181–1226, tr. al esp. y esp. anon. / Span. and Eng. tr. anon.; Translation: Anonymous. Text by St. Francis of Assisi.

Organ

SKU: SU.80101453

For Organ. Composed by Carson Cooman. Keyboard, Organ. Score. Zimbel Press #80101453. Published by Zimbel Press (SU.80101453).

Three Sound-Poems after Paintings by Andreas Willscher (2017) are dedicated to organist Philip Hartmann and the art-loving community of the Pauluskirche in Ulm, Germany. The music is inspired by three paintings by German composer (and artist) Andreas Willscher (b. 1955). The pieces take their musical shapes and colors from the specific details of the paintings. The three paintings represent different styles: a landscape, a religious theme, and an abstract. The first movement, Sonnenfeld (Sun Field), is inspired by a bright painting of the sun illuminating the green field behind the composer's small house in Sainte-Radegonde (Dordogne/Perigord, France). A resplendent and majestic section of full sun harmonies surrounds a middle section with more motion. The second movement, Gebet des Hl. Franziskus (Prayer of St. Francis), is inspired by a painting showing St. Francis of Assisi in prayer. Francis has been a frequent theme in Willscher's music since his appointment at a young age as organist of St. Francis Church in Hamburg. The third movement, Laetare (Rejoice), is inspired by an vibrant abstract painting comprised of bold colors. The alternation of the blocks of rich color are mirrored in the block harmonic shifts in the movement, which is a moto perpetuo, building towards the organ's fullest sounds. Instrumentation: Organ Duration: 11' Composed: 2017 Published by: Zimbel Press.