“And I heard a voice” is commissioned by the Centro Nacional de Difusión Musical CNDM (Madrid) on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the founding of the University of Salamanca in
Thomas Traherne's text speaks to the deeper questions of life and purpose, and Arthur's shimmering a cappella setting rings with poignant expression. The divisi harmonies move in sections of mostly
For collegiate or professional ensembles, this piece, though short, covers a lot of musical ground. Within its 32 bars, it covers a wide range of dynamics, and its harmonic language moves through several
This new setting is written in the style of the traditional Austrian Missa brevis as perfected by Haydn and Mozart and mixed with symphonic Mass settings a la Bruckner. This four-part homophonic setting of
These three carols will appeal to your audience who will enjoy a bit of the familiar with some fresh, new settings. They will appeal to the singer with their simple but effective word settings along with