Behold New Joy: Ancient Carols of Christmas

ISBN-13: 9780193393080 / Angielski

Shawn Kirchner

Opis

for SATB and organ, brass and organ, or orchestra This colourful Christmas work brings together several carols from the 1582 Piae Cantiones collection in a modern and refreshing through-composed medley. Using largely familiar tunes, this is a very singable concert suite, with interest provided through use of texture, and festive flourishes in the accompaniment. Texts are in English, Latin, and German, with English singing translations throughout.

Recenzje

A very exuberant addition for Christmas concerts. Medium difficulty.

O autorze

Shawn Kirchner is a composer, arranger, singer and pianist active in the music circles of Los Angeles. He currently serves as Composer in Residence for the Los Angeles Master Chorale and his compositions and arrangements are performed by choirs throughout the world. As a singing member of the LA Master Chorale since 2001, Kirchner has performed with the Master Chorale and the LA Philharmonic in collaboration with the world's leading composers and conductors. Best known for his choral setting of the Kenyan song Wana Baraka, Kirchner has a strong interest in folksong and carol traditions. His original songwriting ranges in style from jazz and gospel to folk and bluegrass; the latter featured on his CD Meet Me on the Mountain. Kirchner also works as a jazz pianist and songwriter in club and concert performances with his jazz quartet.