Choral (ChoirTrax CD)
SKU: HL.286625
Composed by John Leavitt.
Brookfield Easter Choral.
Easter, General Worship,
Holy Week, Sacred. CD.
Duration 275 seconds.
Published by Brookfield
Press (HL.286625).
UPC: 888680897741.
5.0x5.0x0.177 inches.
Samuel Crossman/John
Leavitt. Luke 23:26-43,
Mark 15:16-32, Matthew
27:32-56.
With
arching gestures of
melodic charm, this
octavo presents one of
sacred literature's most
compelling texts. The
piece uses an optional
soprano solo with vocal
parts providing an
orchestra-like tapestry
of sound to undergird the
expressive main theme.
Later the anthem takes on
a dramatic turn as
jubilant hosannas turn to
rabble cries of crucify!
before retuning to its
lofty theme. A stunning
and dramatic choice for
Good Friday. Score and
Parts (fl 1-2, enghn/ob,
a cl 1-2, bn, perc 1-3,
hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db)
available as a digital
download.