Par PERGOLESI GIOVANNI BATTISTA. The ?Stabat Mater? is a 13th-century Catholic hymn to Mary which has been set to music by many composers throughout history. Composed in the final weeks of his life, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi originally scored it for solo soprano and alto voices, accompanied by strings and basso continuo. The haunting first movement, ?Stabat Mater Dolorosa,? is full of anguish an…

(with opt. unison vocal). Par HOLST GUSTAV. This populat British patriotic hymn features a poem by Sir Cecil Spring Rice set to the familiar chorale melody from “Jupiter” by Gustav Holst. It is associated with Remembrance Day services throughout the United Kingdom, and has long been a favorite of the British royal family. This stately setting for band includes an optional part for unison voices. /…

Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. Alexander L'Estrange's New College Service (Magnificat and Nunc dimittis) is a tribute to Dr Edward Higginbottom, Director of Music and organist of the choir of New College, Oxford between 1976-2014. Featured on the Signum Classics recording On Eagles' Wings, performed by Tenebrae. Arranged for treble / soprano and alto voices and organ. Part of Faber Music's Choral Signa…

Discover the legendary voices of 20th century musical theatre. This book and CD features popular songs, hits from the shows and songs associated with key vocalists of the era, with arrangements and backings based on the authentic broadway productions where posSible. Information on singers, songs and shows is also included. à great resource for every singer! / TV, Film, Comédie musicale / Recueil …

Par PUCCINI GIACOMO. Puccini wrote the short Requiem – actually the setting of the antiphon to the Introit of the Mass for the Dead – as a commission for the publisher Giulio Ricordi for the fourth anniversary of the death of Giuseppe Verdi, which occurred on _x000D_27 January 1905. Today the work is often performed, since this setting for three voices can be easily performed by amateur choirs and…

Par ESENVALDS ERIKS. O Salutaris Hostia is one of Eriks E?envalds? most popular pieces. Originally written for female voices, the composer later created a version for full choir on which this arrangement is based. It has a gentle meditation with the two soloists drifting across the soft band accompaniment, alternately echoing and imitating each other or joining together in thirds. The effect is qu…

Par RUTTER JOHN. for SATB and piano or orchestra This uplifting Christmas carol demonstrates Rutter's gift for writing engaging and memorable tunes. The melody weaves between different voices and scorings, while the piano part complements the vocal lines with rich, luscious harmonies. An accessible and enjoyable option for mixed choirs. Orchestral material is available on hire./ Feuillet / Choeur …

Cherubini owes his fame as a church composer primarily to the ?Requiem in C minor? of 1817. It was held in extraordinarily high esteem by such composers as Beethoven and Schumann and served as a model for early 19th-century Requiem settings. Dispensing entirely with solo voices, it captivates with its rigorous formal concentration and its restrained use of musical resources in both choir and orche…

Arrangeur: Robert Chambers. Par VIVALDI ANTONIO. Mixed Voices. Vivaldi, A/ Répertoire / SSA

Inspired by the events of September 11th, this three-movement work incorporates recorded voices of NORAD air traffic controllers (North American Aerospace Defense Command), FDNY (Fire Department New York), and Ground Zero neighborhood residents. / Quatuor A Cordes