An interesting work that is basically a cappella - only a bass drum accompaniment. This work also has aleatoric passages and an expanded harmonic language.
Mimicking the diverse sounds of calling patterns, this Latvian piece explores sounds, vocables, and different tone colors to create an engaging a cappella concert work for advanced treble choirs.
This lush arrangement of the ever-popular Irish folk song is written for soprano solo over treble voices, then expanding to full choir. The traditional tune but a completely new harmonization, with rich,
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
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
This a cappella work for mixed choir divisi is characterized by a nationalistic flavor with contrasting sections and elements. The opening motif features a soli group in a spritely, ornamented texture that
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