Advent Concerto

Hans Abrahamsen's Concerto For Piano And Orchestra was composed in 1999 by commission for the BIT-20 Ensemble. A complex and multi-layered work opening with highly minimal material and very slowly building to an ecstatic frenzy across the four movements. As the piece progresses Abrahamsen has also included some significant nods towards composers Gyorgy Ligeti (a former teacher of the composer) and Gustav Mahler.The work was premiered at the Ultima Festival in Oslo in 2000 with Anne Marie Abildskov as soloist. I Allegro Volante e nervoso II Adagio innocente e semplice III Tempo de grandegioia IV Fluente ma tranquillo Programmenote: ???The piano concerto starts entirely as I usually start with this filigree in the piano and many simultaneous layers ??? Hans Abrahamsen has explained ???The beginning is music that could continue almost minimalistically ad infinitum. But it doesn???t. Instead it has a seizure after just thirty seconds. It literally comes to a halt!???There is no programmatic structure behind the four-movement course of the concerto but a romantically minded listener may be tempted to interpret the development from a quick stalling of the familiar through the introduction (by the lyrical second movement) of something much more ???innocent and simple??? as it says - something feminine one feels like adding - to the third movement???s flashing firework display of a scherzo which draws the curtain aside for a liberating rush of joy as life after the advent of love. However the undersigned assumes full responsibility for this interpretation.The piano soloist is the undisputed main character in the concerto and plays almost constantly in the first three movements. It is only in the fourth movement that she takes a break and listens. ???The piano stirs up an anthill??? is Hans Abrahamsen???s own description ???and it becomes almost operatic! It is as if the music is about to fall right out over the edge of the abyss at the drastic general

Full Score. Par SCHIFRIN LALO. The songs and dances of the Americas, born in the mountains, jungles, rivers, and plains, under the shadow of pyramids and temples, nourished by the winds and the ocean waves of adventur, courage, suffering, and endurance, finally grew up in the cities of the New Continent. And, ironically, they conquered the collective soul of the whole earth. This concerto was inspired by those pianists (Scott Joplin, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Horacio Salgan, Luis Eca, and many others) who changed the face of popular music in the Americas. Like the great Romantic virtuoso-composers (I think of Chopin with his mazurkas, waltzes, and impromptus), their ideas and their fingers became one single entity, one unique form of musical expression. Movements: I. Blues, II. Tango, III. Carnival / Classique / Répertoire / Piano

Uses: Advent Hanukkah Ecumenical ConcertA truly memorable melody expresses the warmth and hope of the season of lights in this lovely new choral song. Written with inclusive sensitivity this original text willbe very useful to directors as they strive to be sensitive to the many faiths that celebrate holidays in December. Using the universal symbol of light this work challenges us to carry hope and light to a world in darkness. Greatfor school or church choirs!

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on ?O Little Town of Bethlehem;? Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of

This service in song is a joyous celebration of hope and peace for the Christmas season. Using carols narration congregational participation and original anthems this approachable work is the perfect choice for choirs of any size. From jubilant songs of praise to reflective carols of peace this cantata is filled with moments designed to energize the spirit of the season in your community of faith. Extra musical suggestions offer directors creative options for presentation and the wonderfully crafted and colorful orchestrations by Brant Adams further enhance the festive potential of this thoughtful work.Songs include: Christmas Overture and Processional; TheAdvent Rose; The Divine Expectation; Concertato on ?O Little Town of Bethlehem;? Carols from a Quiet Manger; Arise! (Hodie Christus natus est); Bleak Midwinter's Gift; Let There Be Christmas; A Joyful Gathering of