Missa Sancti Martini. Par MISKINIS VYTAUTAS. The Latvian composer Vytautas Miškinis (*1954) has become one of the internationally most prominent composers of the middle generation from the Baltic States. Initially, 'Missa brevis', which is subtitled 'Missa Sancti Martini' in honour of the patron saint of the Mainz Cathedral, was originally commissioned by the girls' choir of the Cathedral and of S…

Motette. Par MOZART WOLFGANG AMADEUS. Motet of an unknown arranger [ca. 1820], based on th Adagio of the Serenade KV 361 [Gran Partita]. The motet Quis te comprehendat, K-Anhang 110, is based on the Adagio in Mozart’s Wind Serenade K. 361, the “Gran Partita. ” The arrangement of this instrumental movement with the addition of a four-part choir deserves to be regarded as a successful example of the…

Arrangeur: Jonathan Wikeley. Par SIFFRE LABI. (Something Inside) So Strong is a powerful song of hope and strength in adversity and is British singer-songwriter Labi Siffre's biggest hit to date. Written as an anti-apartheid anthem for South Africa in 1987, the lyrics are applicable to all who wish to rise up from their oppression. The strong message is encapsulated here in rich harmonies for SATB…

Weihnachtskantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX / LUTHER MARTIN. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas b…

Par MAW NICHOLAS. Based on a melodic text, Swete Jesu was written for the Choir of King's College, Cambridge in 1992 for their annual carol service. With Piano Accompaniment for rehearsal./ Feuillet / Voix Mixtes

Par TROTTA MICHAEL JOHN. A new work for choir, brass quintet, organ, timpani and cymbals. This setting of the Gloria delivers a tapestry of melodic richness and rhythmic energy. A strong sense of architecture guides the listener through the three contrasting movements. Trotta’s work is a rare example of music that is both grounded in tradition and appealing to the modern listener. Exciting and ins…

Choralkantate. Par MENDELSSOHN-BARTHOLDY FELIX. During Mendelssohns years of study with Zelter, the arrangement of chorales already played an important role, and he continued to be occupied with the protestant chorale throughout his symphonic and oratorical work. The break Bach’s works in connection with the reperformance of the St. Matthew Passion led to a series of cantatas based on well-known c…

Par REGER MAX. Separate edition from Volume 11, 'Lieder und Chorwerke' of the Max Reger Hybrid Edition of Works.Among other things, this volume from the Reger Hybrid Edition contains the piano reductions of Reger's choral symphonic works which were prepared between 1903 and 1914: Gesang der Verklärten (Song of the Transfigured) op. 71, Psalm 100 op. 106, Die Nonnen (The Nuns) op. 112, Der Einsiedl…

Par JANSSON MARTEN. “De sancto Pelagio et sancto Theodolo” is a transcription of a composition originally conceived for choir and large orchestra. The texts, which stem from the liturgical chants “Cantionale” by Thomas Kress, serve as a medieval sacred counterpart to the texts of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana”. The composition tries to capture the same archaic feel as “Carmina Burana” but with a mor…

On Christmas Night is a collection of 32 carols and Christmas anthems selected from the music of composers published by Edition Peters. Written for SATB choir, either a cappella or with organ accompaniment, the volume provides a rich and varied collection of music for carol concerts and Christmas services. All the pieces in the collection are also available separately. / Choeur