Par MAENPAA ROOPE. Roope Mäenpää's Lähi (Finnish for ?near?, ?close by?) for violin and clarinet was composed for Anna Angervo and Janne Pesonen in a situation when the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down most of the society in the spring 2020. Lähi is a diary-entry like vignette, a picture of a moment, of the fear and anxiety caused by the sudden situation - but also a sounding memory of intimacy and…

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This evocative lesson from scripture reminds us that repentance is at the center of the journey of faith. The music follows the contours of the lyric with organic clarity to capture the nuance and meaning of redemption and reconciliation. With distinctive choral textures that add heightened expression, this anthem is a prayer of deep yearning for restored intimacy with God. Inspiring!

The intimacy and directness of a cappella singing create a special emotional atmosphere in this tender setting of the Grammyö award-winning pop hit by Eric Clapton. You will create a magical concert moment with the gentle guitar-style accompaniment recreated by the vocals and the heartfelt lyrics. Available separately: SATB SSAA TTBB. Duration: ca. 4:10.

Homage to Anish Kapoor and his sculpture 'Marsyas'. Par PART ARVO. Arvo Pärt about Lamentate: 'Lamentate is music for piano solo and orchestra. With respect to its form, however, the composition cannot really be described as a typical piano concerto. I chose the piano to be the solo instrument because it fixes our attention on something that is 'one'. This 'one' could be a person, or perhaps a fir…

With a hushed reverence for Jesus' mandÿtum (command) this SATB anthem for Maundy Thursday is for the serious ensemble that will provide a wall of colorful sound as they paint the profound intimacy shared by Jesus and His apostles on their final evening together.

Par TURNAGE MARK-ANTHONY. This work was commissioned by Ensemble Modern. It was composed in 2003 and first performed on 26 March 2004 at Alte Oper, Frankfurt, Germany by Ensemble Modern, conducted by Oliver Knussen. The UK edition of The Guardian wrote ' Crying Out Loud is a 15-minute musical tantrum based on hiccupping rhythmic figures that seemingly pay homage to Louis Andriessen, before devel…

from Song of the Shadows New Edition-Uses: Communion Maundy Thursday Holy Week GeneralScripture: Luke 22:19The upper room is the scene for this tender song for communion or Maundy Thursday. A winsome solo creates intimacy and the richchoral response is an emotional call to purpose for the banquet of grace. Available for the first time with its orchestration and individual track this pull-out f…

Christ Is My Light-Uses: General Lent Scripture: Psalm 27:1; Isaiah 12:2; John 8:12.This unique anthem offers a pleasing mixture of Latin phrases with an original lyric that celebrates Christ as the Light of the World and explores the intimacy of that Light in our hearts. The music moves with unhurried beauty warming the text with interesting sonorities and effective textures. While it could be …

With a deep sense of sacred intimacy this anthem calls us to the manger to offer our lives and our worship. With music of warmth this poem is gently cradled by the expressive intervals that rise and fall with great sensitivity.This would be an ideal choice for Christmas candlelight Communion services or for the first Sunday after Christmas.