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Christus hat dem Tode die Macht genommen Bibelstelle: 2. Timotheus 1,10
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Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied Bibelstelle: Ps 98,1Als eine “unverzichtbare und sehr willkommene Bereicherung des spätromantischen Repertoires” schätzt der renommierte Dirigent Frieder Bernius die Motetten von Hans Fährmann (1860–1940). Generell sind die Chorwerke des sächsischen Komponisten, der zu Lebzeiten als “Richard Strauss der Orgel” galt, wenig bekannt. Dabei stellen sie mit ihrer anspruchsvollen Harmonik, […]
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Bittet, so wird euch gegeben Bibelstelle: Matthäus 7,7–8; Johannes 16,24bAls eine unverzichtbare und sehr willkommene Bereicherung des spätromantischen Repertoires schätzt der renommierte Dirigent Frieder Bernius die Motetten von Hans Fährmann (1860–1940). Generell sind die Chorwerke des sächsischen Komponisten, der zu Lebzeiten als “Richard Strauss der Orgel” galt, wenig bekannt. Dabei stellen sie mit ihrer anspruchsvollen […]
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Christus ist aufgefahren aus: Sieben Sprüche für mehrstimmigen Chor op. 45,4
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Bibelstelle: Matthäus 11,28–30
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Hans Fährmann: Siehe, spricht der Herr aus: Sieben Sprüche für mehrstimmigen Chor op. 45,5
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Sarah Quartel: Wexford Carol Quartel’s arrangement of this well-known Irish carol is distinctly refreshing, characterized in part by its charming and sparkling piano part. The middle section offers an opportunity for both the choir and pianist to shine individually, and explores further the beautiful modal harmonies of the original melody
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Becky McGlade: See amid the winter’s snow X816</h3<This setting of Edward Caswall's well-known text shows all the hallmarks of McGlade's characteristic style, with changing time signatures, beguiling chromaticisms, and a beautiful, fluid melody. Changing metres give a sense of fluidity, while a scintillating climax on Peace on earth forms the centre of the work.
This sparkling arrangement of the traditional English carol presents the familiar melody through a variety of textures, ranging from unison to five parts, and concludes with a soaring soprano descant. Light and rhythmic in style, it dances with joy and celebration DL perfect for concerts and services.
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Mack Wildberg: Oh, Watch The Stars (SATB) This is a beautiful, sensitive arrangement of the African-American spiritual and folk hymn Oh, watch the stars. The text reflects on the beauty of creation, and alternative verses by David Warner celebrating Christ’s birth have been included for performance during the Christmas season. Wilberg artfully retains the understated […]
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Ian Assersohn: Sleep Softly Now (SATB) This beautiful setting of a medieval English text is simple yet effective, written in Assersohn’s clear and approachable style. With tender ‘lullay, lullow’s, lilting phrases, and gentle modal inflections, this hushed lullaby paints a serene picture of the baby Jesus at rest.
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Sarah Quartel: 10 pieces For Upper Voices The Sarah Quartel Songbook brings together a selection of the composer’s best-loved pieces for upper voices, including favourites such as The Birds’ Lullaby, I remember, and All the way home. This is an invaluable resource both for choirs looking to explore the work of this fine choral composer […]
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Sarah Quartel: 10 Pieces For Mixed Voices (SATB) The Sarah Quartel Songbook brings together a selection of the composer’s best-loved pieces for mixed voices, including favourites such as Sing, my Child, Voice on the Wind, and Swept Away. This is an invaluable resource both for choirs looking to explore the work of this fine choral […]
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Sarah Quartel: The Parting Glass (SATB) The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song, often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel’s arrangement features close harmonies, idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms, and effective interjectory moments in what is a largely homophonic setting. The arrangement was made for the composer’s friend Matt […]
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Sarah Quartel: A Winter Day (SSAA) This bright, sparkling celebration of nature is inspired by the snowy and icy winters of the composer’s native Canada. The text, by Lucy Maud Montgomery, is brought to life through vibrant melodies, a rippling piano part, and a rich, poignant line for solo cello.This piece was originally published in […]