Terra Omnis

SKU: BT.DHP-1094722-140

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

Jubilate’s main theme comes from the Gregorian chant on the Psalm Jubliate Deo omnis terra. The work itself was inspired by the sacredhistory of the Waldkirch (a forest village) community, located on the Swiss/German boarder. It tells a tale of the Irish and Scottish monks who build the first wooden church at the site of what is now Waldkirch, of the dramatic events, good and bad, that have taken place over the centuries and of the flourishing community that has withstood the trials of time.

Jubilate!, dessen Hauptthema aus dem gregorianischen Gesang zum Psalm Jubilate Deo omnis terra stammt, wurde von der Kirchengeschichte der Gemeinde Waldkirch bei Waldshut am Hochrhein inspiriert. Von den irischen und schottischen Mönchen, welche die erste Holzkirche bauten, von dramatischen historischen Ereignissen, aber auch von einer aufblühenden Kirchengemeinde handelt dieses festliche Werk, dem eine CD mit dem Glockenklang der Waldkircher Kirche beiliegt.

Jacob de Haan fa rivivere il passato religioso di Waldkirch, una citt tedesca vicino alla frontiera con la Svizzera. Il titolo del brano deriva dal versetto del Salmo 97 Jubilate Deo omnis terra. La musica rievoca l’arrivo dei monaci scozzesi ed irlandesi che si stabilirono sul suolo dell’attuale Waldkirch dove iniziarono a costruire le prime chiese. La storia prende in seguito una piega più tragica, ma la comunit reagisce positivamente e con orgoglio, ciò che porta alla prosperit e al benessere. Le campane di Waldkirch suonano con vigore (CD di accompagnamento): Jubilate!

SKU: AP.47090

UPC: 038081538617. English. Victor C. Johnson.

A dancing opening motive in Latin, harmonized in sturdy open fifths and punctuated by handclaps, yields to a slower, contrasting English language section. A gradual crescendo and brief accelerando builds the energy back up to a triumphant return of the opening material. Strong dynamic contrasts and ample rhythmic interest offer a thoroughly satisfying musical experience.

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The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.