Voices from the Morning of the Earth

SKU: CA.4015000

ISBN 9790007063115. Illustrator: HAP Grieshaber.

Silent Night with 47 Christmas carols and 32 wood cuttings by H.A.P. Grieshaber, many in color; First edition 1976, reviesed 2nd edition 1998; 1-4 voices, piano.

SKU: MN.56-0003

UPC: 688670220029. English.

Every purpose under the heaven, arranged for an accompanied mixed voices choir with soprano and tenor solos, is a musical tribute to one of the most important cultural landmarks of Western civilization - the 1611 King James Bible. Written in celebration of the Bible's 400-year anniversary, Goodall has brought together ten of the most expressive passages, from Genesis to Revelation, to create an oratorio that is at once steeped in historic grandeur and utterly relevant in today's society. Musically, it displays all the hallmarks of Goodall's well-loved style - soaring melodies, rhythmic vitality and perfectly crafted lines. However, this work offers singers and audiences something more: an opportunity to introduce new generations to the expressive power and ancient truths of this historic text.

Commissioned as a gift to the United Learning Trust, Every purpose under the heaven is suitable for young singers, choral societies and church choirs of all abilities. It may be accompanied by piano, using the reduction provided, or chamber orchestra.

Contents:
1. In the beginning
2. There is a season
3. I will lift up mine eyes
4. Thee and me
5. Fulfilled in one word
6. I was a stranger
7. Blessed
8. Nover faileth
9. The light of the world
10. A new heaven, a new earth

John 1:1, 4-5, 14; Genesis 1:1-2, 14, 16, 20; Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, 4-8; Psalms 121:1-3, 5-8; Ruth 1:16-17; John 15:12-13; Galatians 5:15; Matthew 16:26; Matthew 25:35-40; Matthew 5:3-11; 1 Corinthians 13:1-8; John 8:12; Timorthy 1:7; Hebrews 11:1; 2 Corint.

SKU: CA.1490100

ISBN 9790007031381.

SKU: ST.CN27P

ISBN 9790220225512.

The words of Peaceful was the Night are taken from John Milton's ode On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, written in 1629. Milton describes the universe halting in utter stillness at the moment of Christ's appearing on the earth. (As the poet wrote: 'His reign of peace upon the Earth began.') In James McCarthy's carol, the voices play a dual role, as narrator, and by evoking the atmosphere of a singular moment of frozen time. Although commissioned by Sonoro for performance during the Christmas period, this singable, lyrical setting would fit well into a programme of music suitable for any time of the year.

SKU: CA.1802800

ISBN 9790007031879.