From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the cantata is easily integrated into aworship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practicehints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams this important work is destined tobecome a Lenten classic. Outstanding!Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Instrumentation is Flute 1&2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn Timpani Percussion 1&2 Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass. Available separately: SATB book iPrint Orch CD-ROM Printed Orchestration StudioTrax CD ListeningCD 10-Pack listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD) RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.
SKU: HL.35027682
UPC: 884088533052. 5.25x7.5 inches.
The creative team that brought you The Lenten Sketches and Covenant of Grace now present a work filled with intensity and passion. In this work the silent witnesses to the last days of Christ speak in 5 soliloquies that testify to the timeless message of grace. These monologues are followed by beautiful musical moments that present new anthems as well as traditional Lenten hymns. This work, designed primarily for Holy Week performance incorporates simple symbols, (Palms, Chalice, Robe, Crown of Thorns and Cross) to be presented as the work unfolds.Whispers of the Passion is supported by a complete line of products that will add a variety of options for churches of any size. With a 30-35 minute performance time, this flexible work can be integrated into a regular service or can even be done progressively over the weeks leading up to Good Friday. Reflect upon the gift of grace and the price of redemption as you experience the emotion of this inspired cantata.