SKU: GI.G-9346
UPC: 785147934608. English. Text by Jeanne Cotter. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, 32, Colossians 3:12, 15.
As Pope Francis calls for a ??revolution of tenderness,? there is no better time for us to join our voices in these words that echo Paul??s words to the Ephesians (4:32). This gentle, yet unshakable, arrangement is scored for either SSA or SAT, and is the perfect addition to your choir??s repertoire of texts that speak of deep compassion and love. For SAT or SSA choir.
SKU: GI.G-9322
UPC: 785147932239. English.
GIA is pleased to release an impassioned new recording from Jeanne Cotter. Tender Hearted is filled with songs that pour forth the message of God’s unconditional love. These songs tell the story of Christ’s heart of compassion and of his gentle yet untiring call for us to live as his disciples. Written for her three children, the title track “Tender Hearted” encourages us all to clothe ourselves “with kindness, patience, and humility” and to “live a life worthy of our calling.” The moving texts of “All Is Holy,” “The Way You Love Me,” and “In You, I Abide” remind us that we are called to be imitators of Christ—to build the kingdom through our acts of mercy, kindness, and compassion. The music of Tender Hearted is not just about our outward actions of grace and holiness toward others. It is also about the grace that God shows each of us daily. Songs like “Do Not Be Afraid,” “By Your Love,” and “ I’ll Walk by Your Side” are filled with encouraging words of hope and healing. Tender Hearted is quintessential Jeanne Cotter. When you listen, be prepared for your heart to swell with love, kindness, and peace.
SKU: GI.G-9346G
UPC: 785147934677. English. Text by Jeanne Cotter. Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, 32, Cololssians 3:12, 15.
SKU: HL.44006700
UPC: 884088142117. 9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.
Duet for flute and alto sax (or clarinet)Perhaps Gilbert and Sullivan's most well-known operetta, The Pirates of Penzance tells the story of Frederic, who was apprenticed to a band of tender-hearted, orphaned pirates. A Sullivan Ballad uses Act 2's hauntingly simple love duet “Ah, leave me not to pine alone and desolate” as a duet for flute and alto saxophone (or clarinet).
SKU: HL.49044058
ISBN 9790001197854.
Barbara Heller dedicated this chorale to the memory of Elke Mascha Blankenburg (1943-2013). Talking about her before the first performance, the composer said: 'She was open-hearted with a really tender soul, very trusting. Her creativity knew no limits; she was also an almost fanatical campaigner for music by women. In the music you will hear now I have attempted to convey some aspects of her personality: charming, loving, obstinate, committed, volatile, tragic, crazy, untamed, tender and anguished.' The various sections of this chorale may be performed in a correspondingly contrasting manner: searching, hesitant, visionary, focused, volatile, accusatory, hopeful, etc., with use of rubato and powerful contrasts in dynamic and tone quality. The registration for this edition was devised in the Church of the Resurrection in Furth. It is a model that may be adapted freely for other organs, perhaps substituting new and different sound features.Also available for clarinet and organ (KLB 99).
SKU: HL.49045022
ISBN 9790001154277. UPC: 841886027794.
The formal structure of this organ chorale with solo clarinet follows a Jewish death prayer. The solo clarinet represents the chant of the traditional prayer leader while the organ plays the response of the congregation of the synagogue. The piece ends with a cadenza of the solo clarinet to which an optional organ improvisation can be added.Barbara Heller dedicated this chorale to the memory of Elke Mascha Blankenburg (1943-2013). Talking about her before the first performance, the composer said: 'She was open-hearted with a really tender soul, very trusting. Her creativity knew no limits; she was also an almost fanatical campaigner for music by women. In the music you will hear now I have attempted to convey some aspects of her personality: charming, loving, obstinate, committed, volatile, tragic, crazy, untamed, tender and anguished.' The various sections of this chorale may be performed in a correspondingly contrasting manner: searching, hesitant, visionary, focused, volatile, accusatory, hopeful, etc., with use of rubato and powerful contrasts in dynamic and tone quality.
