An interesting work that is basically a cappella - only a bass drum accompaniment. This work also has aleatoric passages and an expanded harmonic language.
With a text by Sara Teasdale and an a cappella harmonization for mixed divisi choir and soprano solo, Esenvald's use of dissonance and sustained tones throughout create a modern soundscape that supports the
With an almost contemporary a cappella feel, this beautiful text is set in two versions - Pepper number 10395346 features the original Latvian text, and Pepper number 10523357 utilizes an English version of
Set for SSAATB voices with campanelli/glockenspiel accompaniment.
An explosive, declamatory opening section is followed by a contrasting segment of ambient choral texture to create an ethereal portrayal of the text. Tinkling bells and tuned water glasses create an icy
A gorgeous a cappella setting of a Latvian folk song for chorus with soloist, power chimes, and tuned water glasses. The choral text is in English while the soloist sings the Latvian text. With dramatic
A powerful opening section is followed by a plaintive, heartfelt response with tenor and soprano soloists. With a modern choral a cappella texture of close harmony, cluster chords, ambient texture, and a
This a cappella setting of the Teasdale poem features a soprano solo with SATB choir.