The low altos are prominently featured both melodically and harmonically in this lush, a cappella setting that is strongly reminiscent of Brahms. In the text by J. Sudrabkalns musical concepts become metaphors for the complexities of life. Barisons's musical treatment enhances the meaning of the text while simultaneously evoking rich, warm tone and expressive delivery.
Composer : BARISONS, Peteris (Latovia 1904-1947)
Publisher : Santa Barbara
Panamusicacode : FB1103
SSAA a cappella
Text : Latovian (Alphabetical)
Duration : 2'15"
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"In Winter's Keeping" employs a number of sonic & stylistic devices reminiscent of Japanese traditional music as well as textures that define a sense of stasis and suspended time. Challenging, but highly effective. Sound available Chanticleer's CD "Sound and in Spirit".
Composer : HILL, Jackson (USA 1941-)
Author of text : Princes Nukata (7th Century)
Publisher : Hinshaw
Panamusicacode : GH2803
SSSAAATTTBBB a cappella
Text : Japanese (Alphabetical)
Duration : 8'45"
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Heralded by The Los Angeles Times as an “elegant, engaging, and effective setting. pungently scored, rhythmically varied, and highly flattering to a good chorus . . . accessible in the best sense.” This set of five songs, based on poems of Robert Graves.
Composer : LAURIDSEN, Morten (USA 1943-)
Author of the text : GRAVES, Robert
Publisher : Opus Music
Panamusicacode : GL2011
SATB/Piano(or Orchestra)
Text : English
Duration : 20'00"
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