Beatitudes SATB-Org

SKU: MN.50-6131

UPC: 688670561313. English. Matthew 5.

This through-composed setting moves peacefully through the moods of the text, with a unifying element of gentle triplets in the accompaniment. The tonal center changes as if to center on each blessed and then, midway, settles back into D major for a calm but assuring conclusion. Duration: 4:00.

SKU: MN.50-0098

UPC: 688670500985. English. Matthew 5:3-12a.

An expansive and reflective setting of the Beatitudes.

SKU: MN.50-9050

UPC: 688670590504. Text: Jaroslav J. Vajda.

Jaroslav Vajda text on Church's mission and discipleship. Music unfolds patiently, with change of key casting larger text questions into relief. 3 stanzas Unison, one SATB. Gentle descant compliments Vajda's paraphrase of Beatitudes for final stanza. Discipleship/Church Mission.

SKU: MN.80-812

UPC: 688670808128. Scripture: Matthew 5:3-9.

Beatitudes set in English cathedral style. Accompaniment provides rich harmonic texture. Gradual building in dynamic intensity culminating in final refrain with Descant. Includes reproducible congregation Refrain.

SKU: HL.49018085

ISBN 9790001168892. UPC: 884088520106. 9.0x12.0x0.203 inches. German.

St. Nicolas Church in Leipzig: the 9th of October 1989 saw the last great peace prayer with the Beatitudes, followed by the momentous non-violent peace demonstration. The famous film composer Enjott Schneider created a touching monument to the events of Leipzig by setting the Beatitudes from the Sermon on the Mount to music.In his motet for mixed choir, string trio, bassoon and organ, he captures the extraordinary mood of that day musically in three movements (I In Not - In time of need, II Barmherzigkeit - Mercy, III Hoffnung - Hope).The demanding, yet impressive choral work is perfect for church services.

SKU: CA.1039300

ISBN 9790007253776. French. Text: Colomb, Josephine.

Cesar Franck (1822-1890) is now regarded as one of the most important French composers and organists of his time. Les Beatitudes, his monumental oratorio setting the text from Jesus's Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5,3ff.), is regarded as his most important work and is on an equal footing with the great oratorios of the 19th century. But Franck himself did not live to hear the extremely successful first performance in summer 1891.

Through its symmetrical dramatic structure, the work conveys the idea of a great arch. A short prologue is followed by eight movements in which the words of Christ are contrasted with earthly scenes. The choir has an important role as commentator on the events. The conclusion of the work is an overwhelming hymn - the entry into paradise.

With this Carus edition, the Beatitudes is published in a modern, thoroughly-researched Urtext edition for the first time. The orchestral scoring is typical of the French orchestra of the time. Both the number of soloists and the size of choir required can be reduced by skilful allocation of the roles. The score offers many practical performance suggestions, based on the editor's own experience in trying these out. A new vocal score, prepared with ease of playability in mind, replaces the historic reprint edition previously available from Carus. Ambitious amateur choirs can also perform this magnificent work.

SKU: CA.1039303

ISBN 9790007253783. French. Text: Colomb, Josephine.

SKU: UM.83007

ISBN 9790224404135.

SKU: OU.9780193950207

ISBN 9780193950207. 10 x 7 inches.

For SATTB and organ continuo. Sweelinck's setting of the Beatitudes is suitable for any Saint's day or the commemoration of the faithful departed. For the words 'Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake', Sweelinck used a powerful chain of suspensions over a rising bass.