Par MARTIN MATTHEW. This powerful work takes a well-known hymn tune from the Mainz Gesangbuch of 1661 (Stabat Mater) as its musical starting point, interweaving it through different textures and variations alongside the plainsong solemn tone Salve Regina. The work, which was written specially for The Sixteen, is through-composed but divided into three sections: Silence, Love; Grief, Patience; Pass…

Par JOHNSON CRAIG HELLA. Perhaps one of the most important major works of our time. The Chicago Tribune wrote: Moving among styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to Broadway, this modern-day Passion will move many listeners to tears even as it reaches beyond tragedy to peace, understanding and forgiveness. For the advanced choir looking to make an impact on students and community this is w…

Les blessures ont été savamment composées par le compositeur britannique James Whitbourn, pour choeur SATB, Président, violon, violoncelle et orgue. Cette sélection comprend le Vocal score complet. James réputation internationale en tant que compositeur a commencé très tôt comme un fabricant de programme à la BBC. 'Les blessures se veut un travail de dévotion et est mieux entendu dans le cadre d'u…

Ecrit pour le 20e anniversaire de l'Institut de la MEC, A Living Song sert d'honorer et de réfléchir sur la passion pour la musique que CME a instillé dans d'innombrables chanteurs au fil des ans. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Piano (Ou Orchestre De Chambre)

Par DVORAK ANTONIN. Antonin Dvorák?s impressive Stabat Mater for soloists, chorus and orchestra is probably the best-known of the composer?s sacred works. Some painful experiences in 1875 his first daughter died, and in 1877 he lost two other children in quick succession may have led to Dvorák?s preoccupation with the suffering of the Mother of God, who stands weeping beneath the cross of her son.…

A Service for Tenebrae. Par NIX BRAD / MARTIN JOSEPH M. . This brief choral cantata is well suited for use during Holy Week as a Tenebrae observance or as a time of reflection. A musical ?service of shadows,? Candles of Grace is filled with emotive texts and deeply expressive music portraying the events of the Passion. A thoughtful orchestration adorns this chamber cantata with refined beauty and …

Par MARTIN JOSEPH M.. The shadows of Holy Week invite us to pause and reflect on the sacrifice of Christ's work of grace. This thoughtful choral cantata is fashioned after Tenebrae (a service of shadows) and is designed for deep spiritual introspection. The work features original music as well as time-honored hymnody in a journey of tears, passion and hope. The music is approachable and reserved, …

This text comes from the Dakota people who address God as Grandfather and this a cappella work by Ruth Watson Henderson is prayerful, strong and full of passion. With large, low drum. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) Et Percussions

nach den Evangelien Lukas und Johannes. Par STURZENEGGER RICHARD. Nach Den Evangelien Lukas Und Johannes/ Répertoire / Choeur SSATB

Par HAENDEL GEORG FRIEDRICH. The oratorio “ Esther ” is the first English language oratorio and also the first oratorio by Handel based on a theatre tragedy - Jean Racine’s “Esther”. For the first time Handel drew on his knowledge gathered from stays in Germany, Italy and England. He created his own particular style of oratorio writing, which differs from the later integrative works. Many sections…