Tuvayhun

Grammy-nominated for Best Engineered Classical Album, Tuvayhun has a moving text by Charles Anthony Silvestri. This innovative 80-minute major work is based on the Beatitudes, with a message of inclusion, trust, kindness, compassion, humanity, and mutual respect. With a mix of Aramaic and English text, this moving work incorporates ancient and contemporary styles and ideals. The modern hybrid style includes theatrical elements and influences of classical, jazz, and world music. Scored for either treble or mixed choirs with baritone, alto, and child soprano soloists, the work is accompanied by strings, flutes, hammered dulcimer (cimbalom), harp, and a variety of other percussion and world instruments to create its unique sound and presentation. Commissioned by the Manhattan Girls Chorus and artistic director Michelle Oesterle in 2018, this work is socially responsive and shines a light on modern issues affecting our world such as poverty, the refugee crisis, discrimination, and persecution. 18 movements including new choral favorites such as Song for Justice; What Is Peace and I Hope. Instrumental parts are available on rental from the publisher.