Magnificat and Nunc dimittis. Par PURCELL HENRY. The present 'Evening Service' is one of the few works in which Pucell sets to music portions of the liturgy, whereas most of the church music of the Master consists of anthems, i. e. cantata-like compositions with biblical text. The alternative between chorus (full) and soloists (verse), so characteristic of this composition, may if necessary be rep…

Par PERGOLESI GIOVANNI BATTISTA. Shortly before his death, Giovanni Pergolesi moved to the Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, where he composed his last works. Among these is his Stabat mater - based on the medieval Latin poem. The piece reveals the infusion into church composition of the operatic style. Pergolesi's Stabat mater features a lively declamation of the text and great melodic appeal and…

Shortly before his death, Giovanni Pergolesi moved to the Franciscan monastery in Pozzuoli, where he composed his last works. Among these is his Stabat Mater which reveals the infusion, into church composition, of the operaticstyle. Pergolesi's grand work features a lively declamation of the text and great melodic appeal and expressiveness. Underlying everything is the contrapuntal background that…

Pierre Boulez wrote two pieces for solo violin, called 'Anthèmes' I and II. This is the first and shorter of the pair and was composed in 1991 for the Yehudi Menuhin Violin Competition. Taking inspiration from childhood memories of Catholic church services, Boulez created a piece of two distinct sonic worlds, in seven short parts, ending with a 'col legno battuto', characteristic of Boulez's witty…

Par DE HAAN JACOB. This musical fantasy depicts the history of the Dutch fortified town of Elburg. The work begins with an atmospheric medieval picture of the Convent of St Agnes, the nunnery that was built in the first half of the 15th century. We hear the sound of the convent bells together with an upward motif, which will reappear later in the work. Next, the rest of Elburg is featured, includi…

Cette collection présente des pièces pour la fin de l'année liturgique, à partir du répertoire du 19e siècle en particulier qui peut aussi être joué lors des funérailles.Cette nouvelle publication se poursuit la série à succès de la musique d'orgue pour les services religieux, services spéciaux et l'utilisation de concert. Il a été conçu pour une utilisation dans toutes les dénominations religieus…

Par RESPIGHI OTTORINO. The publication of this madrigal-like chorus marks the first time a separate octavo from Ottorino Respighi's (1879-1936) Laud to the Nativity has been made available. Dance with the shepherds as they go to Bethlehem in thissprightly piece, whose rhythms and harmonies evoke the spirit of the Renaissance. The original Italian text and an English singing text make this a versat…

Par GOODALL HOWARD. The Spring of the Water of Life is Howard Goodall’s jubilant anthem for SATB voices and organ. The music sets the poetry of Gerard Manley Hopkins and George Herbert (God’s Grandeur and The Flower respectively), as well as words from Revelation, culminating in a triumphant finale. A trumpet part is also available for download from fabermusicstore.com. The piece was commissioned …

Par MAUERSBERGER RUDOLF. Rudolf Mauersberger, the cantor of the Dresden Kreuzkirche, shaped his Christvesper in the Christmas tradition of the “Erzgebirge” in Saxony. The work underwent a long period of gestation and first attained its final form in 1963. The entire church is used for a performance: On the altar the Christmas story from Luke is presented, in four different corners of the church th…

22 Complete Warm-Up Routines. Par GROEGER BERTRAND. We can’t do without it: every good rehearsal and successful concert begins with a warm-up. For this, you need motivation, variety, methods and imagination. And that’s where this book comes in: Warm Up the Choir offers 22 complete warm-up routines, lively and compact in increasing difficulty. Whether it’s a pop choir, church choir or professional …