Missa Brasileira

The liturgical Mass text of Missa Brasileira is set to typical Brazilian rhythms and styles and builds a bridge between European spiritual choral music and the rhythmic intensity of South America. Renaissance and Early Baroque harmonies blend with the melodies and rhythms of Indian and Afro-Brazilian music. In addition, popular styles such as the bossa nova, samba and baiao are incorporated. This work is readily accessible, and the instrumental accompaniment can be easily adapted for a small-group setting with choir, piano, cajon, and shaker or for a large-group setting with piano, bass, drum set, and Brazilian percussion. The work is rounded out by a solo soprano and cello. Contents: Kyrie; Gloria; Et in terra pax; Laudamus te; Gratias; Domine Deus; Qui tollis peccata mundi; Quoniam tu solus Sanctus; Cum sancto spiritu (Fuga); Credo; Sanctus; Osanna; Benedictus; Agnus Dei; Dona nobis pacem.