Ce bref poème d'Audiberti s'adresse directement au lecteur redevenu enfant - Il lui lance un défi, l'invitant à découvrir le monde et ses trésors. Dans les deux parties encadrant le passage lent, la musique fait jaillir énergie et joyeuseté au moyen d'un mouvement perpétuel où le ton de ré mineur est sans cesse contrecarré par des notes étrangères. La partie centrale procède d'une écriture similaire, proche de la chanson, tout en diluant le tempo dans une atmosphère inquiétante et vaporeuse. La pièce se conclue en forme d'énigme, interrompant de manière fantasque la motorique originelle du morceau: 'Arrête ta montre, souris !' / Chant/Vocal/Choeur
SKU: ST.H488
ISBN 9790220224560.
Thou gh much to be feared, dragons by definition are rarely encountered, living at the furthest corners of the known world, or further even than that. As Bilbo Baggins discovered, to go in search of one can be an epic journey; and though Christopher Maxim, composer of the popular Toccata Nuptiale for organ, does not reveal whether Smaug, or Fafner, or the dragon slain by Saint George, is the particular beast in view, Here be Dragons! has the dramatic atmosphere of an adventure to remote and mythical places. Darkly chromatic roulades for clarinet, perhaps the creature's fiery breath, set the scene for an exciting duet on a gripping theme that stalks through the music in a variety of menacing variations, including a dragonish fugue. In the energetic arpeggios and trills that embellish the tune there is much for players of around Grade 8 standard to relish, in a showpiece that will undoubtedly lend enchantment to any concert. The world premiere can be enjoyed on YouTube.
SKU: LM.JJ13716
ISBN 9790230813716.
SKU: MN.56-0050
UPC: 688670220531. English.
Arranged for SATB choir, two keyboards, strings, and optional harp, with soprano, tenor (optional) and baritone soloists, this fresh and unorthodox interpretation reflects on the words of the Latin Mass by juxtaposing them with poems in English. This movement does not use an English text, however. The Latin text is from a motet for the feast of Michael the Archangel and describes his victory over a dragon. Despite its chant-like setting, there is great energy and urgency, with the organ punctuating and adding to the rhythmic drive in many spots. Duration 2:30.