Winter Cantata / Vinterkantate (1976) by Per Nørgård for a variable ensemble of soloist mixed choir and instruments (minimum: vocalist and organ). Programme Note: When in 1975 I had finished composing my 3rd Symphony (begun in 1973) I wrote three simple melodies for two psalm texts by Ole Sarvig: ?The Year? and ?Choral Hymn?. These three tunes were derived from the same material as the second movement of the 3rd Symphony and could be harmonized together in several different tempo relationships at the same time - like fractals which inspired me to write several choral and instrumental works in the following decade based on thesemelodies: ?Frost Psalm? ?Winter Cantata? ? Winter Hymn? ?Cantica? and others. One of these ´Sarvig melodies´ is now included in the new Danish Hymnbook under the title ?Året?(The Year). Ole Sarvig´s poem ?Året? (The Year) is Danish perhaps Scandinavian in character but its symbolic atmosphere is global (now snow is covering the whole earth). The basic composition of this cantata based on Sarvig´s many verses was done by letting soloist choir and instruments change in feelings and moods: from the almost silent inward-looking beginning (I: Chorale dolorosa) to a dancelike and happy optimism (II: A heaven germ on winged foot thrust deep into the earth its root) followed by nightmarish tone rows as the ?year-wheel of fortune? is turning (III: Sacrifice The Year) and the temptations of the snake (IV: In Paradiso) to the allegorical fights between egoism and altruism (V:The Cycle Autumn. Purgatory) before the ?waiting for a disaster?- atmosphere at the end of this choral Odyssé. Winter Cantata was from the beginning (1976) designed as an open work to be arranged by different combinations of soloists choir and (different) instruments. The printed version by Per Nørgård and Ivan hansen for soloist mixed choir and instruments (obo violin trombone vibraphone/percussion and organ) is from 1990. The work

Franz Schubert’s Die Winterreise a cornerstone of the vocal repertoire has been edited by John Alley Keyboard player of the London Symphony Orchestra and an outstanding accompanist who hasworked with all the great singers for Low Voice.He has also recorded a backing CD of the 24 pieces which is included in the box.

Inspired by the verse of the German romantic poets Franz Schubert achieved glittering fame as a creator of the 19th-century lied long before public recognition of his symphonies assured his place in music. In 10 years Schubert composed over 600 lieder whose charming melodies harmonic invention and depth of emotion rank them at the top of the form. This volume offers 59 favourite songs from the standard Breitkopf and Hartel complete-score edition of 1884-97. Includes Das Wanderer Die Forelle and Schwanengesang.

with Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee-This exciting and upbeat a cappella version of the traditional spiritual Mary Had A Baby has been combined with Beethoven's ever-popular tune from the Ninth Symphony Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee. New seasonal lyrics for the Beethoven will be perfect for any winter concert! SSAA version.

with Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee-Here's an exciting and upbeat a cappella version of the traditional spiritual combined with Beethoven's ever-popular tune from the â??Ninth Symphonyâ??. New seasonal lyrics for the Beethoven will be perfect for any winter concert!

Inspired by the verse of the German romantic poets, Franz Schubert achieved glittering fame as a creator of the 19th-century lied long before public recognition of his symphonies assured his place in music. In 10 years, Schubert composed over 600 lieder, whose charming melodies, harmonic invention, and depth of emotion rank them at the top of the form. This volume offers 59 favourite songs from the standard Breitkopf and Hartel complete-score edition of 1884-97. Includes Das Wanderer, Die Forelle and Schwanengesang. Abendlied An Den Fruhling An Den Mond An Die Leyer An Die Musik An Sylvia Auf Dem Strom Auf Dem Wasser Zu Singen Auf Der Bruck Ave Maria Bei Dir Allein Das Heimweh Das Leid Im Grunen Das Madchen Dass Sie Hier Gewesen Dem Unendlichen Der Alpenjager Der Einsame Der Hirt Auf Dem Felsen Der Jungling Am Bache Der Jungling An Der Quelle Der Kreuzzug Der Pilgrim Der Tod Und Das Madchen Der Wanderer Der Wanderer An Den Mond Der Winterabend Der Zwerg Des Madchens Klage Die Allmacht Die Forelle Die Junge Nonne Die Sterne Die Vogel Du Bist Die Ruh Ellen's Gesang Iii Fischerweise Fruhlingsglaube Gesang Gruppe Aus Dem Tartarus Hoffnung Im Abendroth Im Fruhling Lachen Und Weinen Lied Eines Schiffers An Die Dioskuren Litaney Auf Das Fest Aller Seelen Nacht Und Traume Nachtstuck Nachtviolen Schwanengesang Sehnsucht Sei Mir Gegrusst Selige Welt Standchen Todtengrabers Heimwehe Uber Wildemann Wehmuth Wiegenlied (Cradle Song)