Choral (ChoirTrax CD)
SKU: HL.274444
From Christus.
Composed by Felix
Bartholdy Mendelssohn.
Arranged by John Leavitt.
Sacred Choral. Advent,
Christmas,
Christmas/Advent Sacred,
Concert, Epiphany,
General Worship. CD.
Duration 240 seconds.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.274444).
UPC:
888680739973.
5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.
Matthew 2:2, Numbers
24:17, Psalm
72:8.
From Felix
Mendelssohn's oratorio,
Christus, this masterwork
adaptation tastefully
presents a classical work
for church and academic
choirs. This chorus is
from one of Mendelssohn's
final works which was
never completed. The
rolling triplet
accompaniment pushes the
composition forward with
wave-like arches,
supporting the choir in
all of its sonorous
glory. A smooth
contrapuntal style
contrasts with dramatic
accents and powerful
crescendos, displaying
the confident
scripture-based text with
appropriate excitement!
John Leavitt has provided
a new piano accompaniment
as well as a new
sparkling orchestration
that supports the work
while staying faithful to
the Mendelssohn original.
Score and Parts (fl 1-2,
ob, cl 1-2, bn, perc,
timp, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc,
db) available as a
digital download.
Matthew Hall
