Combining a piano concerto and a cantata in one work is an undertaking that requires true mastery. Ludwig van Beethoven succeeded in this with his “Fantasy for piano, chorus and orchestra” in C minor op. 80, composed in 1808. Since the melody of the “Ode to Joy” from the finale of his Ninth Symphony can be heard here “in ovo,” the Choral Fantasy is also referred to a the “Little Ninth.” This score edition of the work is supplemented in our handy study edition by the concert overture “Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt” (“Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage”) op. 112 and other short orchestral works (opp. 118, 121b, 122, WoO 95). This edition, in the quality one expects of an Urtext, offers the full musical text of the Beethoven Complete Edition.
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Bence Kutrik (*1976) studied composition between 2003 and 2010 in San Francisco and at the University of Toronto, and then graduatedfrom the Department of Composition at the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music as a student of János Vajda. His ensemble piece Ritual was chosen a Recommended Work at the 2018 International Rostrum of Composers. With his solo piano composition Introverted Confessions, he won first place at the Anton Matasowsky composer competition in 2018. He has won several concert and film music awards abroad andin Hungary, and is a founding member of the STUDIO5 contemporary music group in Hungary.
This work for mixed choir sets excerpts of a medieval Christmas hymn, putting great emphasis on the apparent contrast between the infant in the manger and the victorious Savior.
The work was commissioned by the municipality of Debrecen.
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A pivotal song in the development of Contemporary Christian Music is re-visited in this loving homage. Wildly popular during the late sixties and early seventies, this choral piece inspired many young composers of the day. The message is universal, and the arrangement is well-crafted, filled with expressive opportunities. The piano writing is very effective and covers this setting of the 23rd Psalm with classic keyboard poetry. A standard!
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Opening with the classic “As the Deer” praise chorus, then gently incorporating a worshipful new communion song, this anthem is an intimate statement of faith and praise. Warm and inviting.Available separately: SATB and on BonusTrax CD (#08743349).
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You'll please the NASCAR fans in your crowd with the fastest, highest, flyin' winter wonderland machine - Santa's hot rod sleigh! With this sassy country boogie by Toby Keith, you can put your guys out front and let them shine!
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Now available in SA(T)B. This melancholy Yiddish folk song was invested with a darker connotation during World War II, when it was popularly sung in the ghetto in Vilna, Lithuania. Kesselman's treatment of the song gives each verse a different vocal texture, while a piano accompaniment adds emotional intensity.
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Composed while a student at the Curtis Institute of Music, Barber's Twelve Rounds are now available for the first time in print. With detailed historical commentary and manuscript facsimile.
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Mariah Carey rocked the Christmas house with this cute number that simply sparkles with nostalgia! Opening with a spirited holiday chant, the bubbly melody bounces over the fun vocal back-ups for an awesome pop choral showcase! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.
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This song sings its message loud and clear: singing in a choir teaches community. Children love the message and how the tunes work together, musically illustrating the point. Great for children's choirs, festivals and concert. Easy.
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In this beautiful poem by Dorothy Parker, Mary knows her baby is holy simply because he is hers. She considers herself blessed whenever he reaches another birthday, without even knowing how few he has left. Celebrating Mary the mother and Christmas, Doug Brandt creates an inner voice of Mary in the altos and tenors while the outer voices create the ironic voice of both joy and heartbreak.
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