SKU: HL.48024551
ISBN 9781784544393. UPC: 888680916695. 7.25x10.0x0.472 inches. Text: Jacopone de Todi.
Composed in 2015, Stabat Mater was commissioned by the Genesis Foundation for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen. Scored for mixed chorus and string orchestra, it is a long-awaited sequel to the early masterpiece Seven Last Words from the Cross (1993), for the same forces; indeed, the later work begins with the pianissimo 'dying breaths' with which the earlier score so unforgettably closes. Cast in four movements, Stabat Mater has a duration of 53 minutes. Following the premiere London's Financial Times commented that the composer speaks of a 'painful world of loss, violence, and spiritual desolation'. Both sides of MacMillan are to be found here, the devotional and the painter of bold, dramatic canvases - the former in the ethereal writing for solo and ensemble voices, the latter in the lacerating blows and feverish anxieties depicted in the string ensemble..
SKU: PE.EP72565B
ISBN 9790577008219. English.
Commissioned by The Bach Choir in memory of Leopold de Rothschild (1927-2012), a singing member of the Choir for 50 years and Chairman for 23 years. Following his resignation as a singer Leo became the Choir's President, a position he held until his death; over this extraordinary period of devotion to the Choir he became a friend to vast numbers of his fellow singers, and gave unstintingly of his time and wisdom
First performance 10 June 2014 in the Royal Festival Hall, London, by The Bach Choir, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and The Young Singers, a choir formed by The Bach Choir in partnership with the Tri-borough Music Hub, conducted by David Hill.
SKU: LO.30-2645L
UPC: 000308126587.
A powerful choral prayer, this reverent original anthem by Mary McDonald calls upon God to purify our hearts; cleanse and make us new. Full of soaring vocals and breathtaking harmonies, along with an optional orchestration by Michael Lawrence, this piece is a masterful call to God's people to gather in His house in penitence and devotion. The orchestra includes a Conductor's Score and parts for 2 Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Bassoon (sub Bass Clarinet), 3 Trumpets, 2 Horns (sub 2 Alto Saxes), 2 Trombones (sub 2 Tenor Saxes), Tuba, Percussion, Harp, Piano, 2 Violins, Viola, Cello, and Bass (string reduction included).
SKU: HL.49019167
ISBN 9790001181402. UPC: 841886018334. 9.0x12.0x0.049 inches. Latin.
Mainz composer Peter Cornelius (1824 - 1874) described himself as a poet-composer, devoting himself equally to composing and writing throughout his life. Ave Maria is suitable for performance in concerts or church. Based on the 1930 first edition.
