Choral (ChoirTrax CD)
SKU: HL.110405
Composed by John Leavitt
and Robert Herrick.
Sacred Christmas Choral.
Choir & Orchestra,
Christmas Sacred,
Concert, Poetry. CD only.
Published by Hal Leonard
(HL.110405).
UPC:
884088862817. 5x5
inches.
The 17th
century poem by Robert
Herrick forms the basis
for this lovely setting.
The solo opening is taken
up by the choir in a
gently imitative way,
followed by a contrasting
middle section that
reflects the imagery
portrayed in the text.
Finally, the music
modulates and the rich
choral textures bring the
work to a fulfilling
conclusion. Available
separately: SATB/Solo,
SAB/Solo, SSA/Solo,
ChoirTrax CD. Chamber
Orchestra score and parts
available as a printed
edition and as a digital
download (fl 1-2, ob, cl
1-2, bn, perc 1-3, hp, vn
1-2, va, vc, db).
Duration: ca. 3:45.