Bob Chilcott: Samba Mass (SATB) De Samba Mass is een vrolijke en kleurrijke stelling van het Latijnse Missa Brevis. Het werk wordt omlijst door de zachte bossa nova-stijl van het warme Kyrie, een ontspannen Agnus Dei , voorafgegaan door een funky Benedictus. De meeslepende ritmes van de samba komen naar voren in het tweede deel, […]
This delicate, spring-like poem, by Kevin Crossley-Holland, is an affectionate salutation to a newborn babe. After a hushed introduction of whispered welcomes, the voices burst into a dance-like song in celebration of the new arrival’s homecoming.
for SATTBB unaccompanied Owain Park’s arrangement of John Rutter’s secular carol presents a new take on this Christmas classic, drawing on Rutter’s evocative orchestral colours to create this characterful arrangement. This arrangement has been recorded by The Choir of Trinity College, Cambridge, on the album Yulefest! (Hyperion, CDA68087).
for SATB (with divisions) unaccompanied This reflective carol features an affecting recurring melody, sumptuous harmonies, and long, expressive phrases. Though it has moments of great intensity, the carol is primarily quietly optimistic in mood, with the homophonic texture and changing metre highlighting the heartfelt devotion of the text.
