Music of Kim Andre Arnesen

Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or

Extracted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not to be

A nine-movement work for strings, solo trumpet, three percussionists, and child soprano, soprano, and mezzo-soprano soloists. The main movements of the Requiem Mass are set in Latin. Two extra movements

This exciting mixed-meter piece is excerpted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat." The composer has the voices in unison, two parts and four parts throughout. This variety keeps the excitement going. While

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

This setting of the Magnificat was conceived by the composer as a prayer for the sick and the poor, and out of hope for those who struggle. This philosophy grows out of the fact that Mary herself was poor

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 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 gorgeous five-movement work is scored for SATB divisi voices and harp. The text is by Euan Tate and paints a picture of waiting and wonder at the birth of the Christ Child. The movements

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

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