SKU: HL.50486905

ISBN 9790080146477. 8.0x11.25x0.082 inches. Hungarian, Latin. Lajos Bardos; Janos Malina.

In its new series entitled Sacred Choral Works EMB presents a collection of religious choral pieces by contemporary and 20th-century Hungarian composers. The first six volumes are devoted to works by the outstanding 20th-century composer for choirs Lajos Bardos, more specifically the works in Latin from the recently published Bardos series Musica Sacra. The first volume contains the works for equal voices, the other five contain those for mixed choir, the latter grouped according to religious festivals: Volume 2 has the Christmas choruses, Volume 3 those for the Easter season, Volume 4 those relating to the period following Easter, Volume 5 Marian songs, and Volume 6 the pieces for other occasions.

SKU: PE.EP11424

ISBN 9790014119287. 198 x 272 inches. English.

A collection of 14 vibrant choral pieces from Cuba, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador and Brazil. Covering a range of styles from cumbia to Cuban son, this music is full of the characteristic rhythms and melodies which capture the unique vitality of Latin America

With background information, translations and pronunciation guides, enabling performers to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of Latin music, this collection provides a great addition to the repertoire for any choral concert

• A varied collection of mostly secular music, with some sacred pieces and carols
• Easy to advanced level
• Includes introductions to the songs, translations of all texts and guidance on pronunciation

SKU: CA.739100

ISBN 9790007170769. Text language: Latin.

The Missa romana is a mass setting in Latin. With a duration of c. 10 minutes, and a moderate level of difficulty, it is intended for performance in Catholic services. It combines jazzy chords and Latin American rhythms with quotations from the Gregorian Missa de Angelis, which is currently used in many parishes and is popular to sing. The aim is to portray the Latin American dance rhythms authentically and with infectious energy for the listening congregation. This can certainly be achieved through a performance with at leaset a percussion group which is able to exploit the variety of Latin American percussion instruments. The band could also include a double bass and, as harmony instrument, guitar and/or keyboard. The dance rhythms given serve as a guide to rhythm and tempo, and the chordal accompaniment should be improvised using the chord symbols. As performance with band won't always be possible, the Missa romana is written so that it can also be performed a cappella or with organ accompaniment.