Music of Kim Andre Arnesen

This text is all about loving one another, a much needed sentiment in these turbulent times in which we live. The music is flowing with soaring voice leadings, modern harmonies, cascades, and chord clusters

Pie Jesu is an excerpt from Kim Andre Arnesen's beautiful and inspiring Requiem. The accompanied version presents this lyrical movement exactly as it appears in the major work, with

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich

The beloved poem by William Blake is here expressed with great sensitivity through music. The composer takes us to a dramatic climax in the penultimate phrase, and then concludes with a tender ending, "God

With a text centered around divine love, and the depths of that love, the music is characterized by slow-moving cluster chords, soaring voice leading, and first inversion chords that give a feeling of

This gorgeous work, dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus, is a superb contribution to the repertoire for better a cappella choirs!

The poem suggests that one day we may be stars dazzling the sky, possessors of great internal power and able to impact and change the world for the better. Arnesen's a cappella setting present soaring

This stunning setting of the Latin text uses lush, dense chords and beautiful, soaring melodies. Commissioned by one of Denmark's premiere choirs, it is a welcome addition to the world of choral

The word "alleluia" receives elegant treatment in this beautiful a cappella piece. The bass anchors the music while each of the three upper voices have their turn with melodies. A lovely middle section with

Here is a well-known summer psalm in Sweden. A fresh take on this traditional melody will be a joy and a surprise to singers and listeners alike.

Soaring musical phrases contrasted by delicate nuances are the hallmarks of this sophisticated piece, which is highly recommended for the advanced a cappella choir.

From Arnesen's major work Tuvayhun, this stand-alone movement features an a cappella choral underscoring for prayers and hopes offered for the world in a variety of languages. Culminating with the