Psalm 137 was an inspiration for many composers including Saint-Saëns, who set the text four times. This setting features alto solo, mixed chorus, piano, and English text. The first version, composed
Based on the well-known bible text "Sing unto the Lord a new song" (Psalm 96:1-3), this upbeat composition with strong dynamics and flowing block chords alternating with fast-paced polyphony brings across
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This piece uses word painting to re-tell Thomas Hardy's classic poem about an old tenor and the death of his choirmaster. The men and women are divided into two choirs; the men represent the old tenor
Telemann's 1754 chorale setting of the church hymn Christus, der ist mein Leben, based on Melchoir Vulpius' melody from the Hamburg Hymnal, is especially well suited to display his mastery in
This piece is a transcription of a composition originally conceived for choir and large orchestra commissioned by the Knabenkantorei Basel. The text which stems from the liturgical chants
Composed around 1760, Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu is one of Telemann's last large-scale vocal works. The libretto, by Karl Wilhelm Ramler, recounts the Biblical events from the
Dvorak composed the cycle Moravian Duets for two treble voices with piano accompaniment at the request of the Prague wholesale merchant Jan Neff in 1876. This was a turning point in the career of
This piece expresses a steadfast faith in God, and thus the central message of Dickinson's poem. The music describes feelings of trust and wonder, joy and gratitude. The piece was commissioned for the
"I asked my friend, the poet Einar Askestad, if he could write a poem for me about love between father and son, brothers and God. I felt that these forms of love are seldom sung about. The poem moved me
Edited by Stephan Blaut. For SAATBB choir & orchestra. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger. and Eng. A coronation anthem. Vocal score, 32 p.
A modern a cappella work from Swedish composer Marten Jansson that artfully combines syllabic rhythmic elements of modern a cappella singing with beautiful choral harmonies and phrasing in a polyrhythmic
This edition of Franz Schubert's Magnificat D 486 is based on the composer's autograph score and is the first to make use of his authorized performance material. It offers alternative readings that make the
Beethoven’s sacred works include two settings of the Mass. The Mass in C Major, completed and premiered in 1807, has been unjustly described as a preliminary step towards the completion of his great
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Completed in the last summer of Schubert's life, this Missa Solemnis was first performed posthumously in 1829 under the baton of the composer's brother Ferdinand. Though the occasion for composition cannot
The beloved Faure Requiem is presented in a pristine Urtext edition for treble voices, arranged for SSAA, soloists and organ reduction. This arrangement uses a divided soprano section for the
The Barenreiter urtext edition of Handel's masterwork is impeccably clean and authentic to Handel's original manuscripts. Available in English and German editions, it is a popular choice with European
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This Missa Brevis for mixed a cappella choir has been composed in the tradition of the short Mass (without Credo) and can be easily managed by most choirs. Thanks to its conciseness, it is suitable for use
As the name suggests, the Missa Popularis has its musical roots in folk music. This becomes clear in the first bars of the Kyrie, when the violin plays a melody in the style of a Swedish folk tune
This Urtext edition takes into account all the sources, including the old and the new complete editions whose relationship is clearly explained. In several passages, renowned Beethoven specialist Barry
This a cappella work from Swedish composer Marten Jansson and Swedish poet Einar Askestad deals with sorrow and loss. After a forceful, harmonically ambiguous section and a clear break in the music, the
Edited by Teresa Ramer-Wunsche. Piano reduction by Andreas Koehs. For soloists, SATB choir & orchestra. Urtext Edition. Preface in Ger and Eng. A serenata consisting of an overture and three acts.
This new edition of Bach's masterpiece reflects Mendelssohn's unique vision of the work and includes a forward in German and English. The work is now presented in its reduced form with the revised part for