Peter Hilli is both a composer and a choral conductor. Beautiful sounds prevail in this version of "Ave Maria" in the beginning and in the end, while the dramatic part is characterized by different tonalities.
Composer: HILLI, Peter (1956-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATBB / a cappella
Language: Latin
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Only page one is accompanied by piano with lower chords, after which the voice parts develop to rich choral sound. The piece is suitable for large choirs.
Composer: KERKO, Harri (1968-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATTBB / a cappella (only beginning with piano)
Language: Latin
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"O Magnun Mysterium" by Pekke Kostiainen starts with calm and slow tempo and the intensity increases as the music proceeds. The piece ends with long phrases that express the mystery of the birth of Christ, the act that is filled with joy.
Composer: KOSTIAINEN, Pekka (1944-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATB / a cappella
Language: Latin
Duration: 6 mins
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This unaccompanied choral piece is about the crucifixion of Christ. Scandinavian mixed choral music is characterized by strong male parts that are also present in this work. Rich sounds convey the intensity of the crucifixion that is followed by sorrowful melody afterwards
Composer: KOSTIAINEN, Pekka (1944-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATTBB / a cappella
Language: Latin
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The Eucharistic hymn of Christ has inspired numerous composers. This piece by Finish composer Pekka Kostiainen is one of the beautiful "Ave Verum Corpus" works. The audiences can deeply feel the sacrifice of the Son of God who came from Heaven and suffered for the human beings.
Composer: KOSTIAINEN, Pekka (1944-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATTBB / a cappella
Language: Latin
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This is a short and expressive motet by Finish composer Tapani Lansio. The text is taken from Requiem. The mysteriously sounding voices overlap comforting the listeners quietly.
Composer: LANSIO, Tapani (1953-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSATB / a cappella
Language: Latin
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This "Kyrie" by Finish composer Heikki Liimola is written for chorus and organ accompaniment. The melody flows smoothly emanating the atmosphere of the Gregorian chant and making the piece sound in a mystical way.
Composer: LIIMOLA, Heikki (1958-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SATB / organ
Language: Latin
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In this work by Finish composer Heikki Liimola, chromatic scales are used extensively creating a mysterious atmosphere. The word "Alleluia" is repeated multiple times after the bar 28 as the last phrase of the song immersing the audience into joyful and powerful finale of the piece.
Composer: LIIMOLA, Heikki (1958-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATTBB / a cappella
Language: Latin
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It is an unaccompanied piece for mix chorus with the text of Psalm 96 "Sing a new song unto the Lord". The work is characterized by the uplifting melody. The variety of motifs creates dramatic effects during the performance and simulates church acoustics.
Composer: LINJAMA, Jouko (1934-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSATTB / a cappella
Language: Latin
Duration: 6mins
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Choral songs as announcement before the concert become popular:
I. Please turn off your mobile phone ...
II. Emergency exits are ...
III. We apologize for the delay in starting ...
IV. Please don't let children unaccompanied by ...
Composer: MANTYJARVI, Jaakko (1963-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SATB / a cappella
Language: English
Duration: 25sec / 20sec / 1min / 30sec
Contents: Announcements I / Announcements II / Announcements III / Announcements IV
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It is an unaccompanied religious song written by a young Finnish composer Martin Segerstrale. Although it is composed of eight parts with gentle slow tempo, the pitches are not difficult. The resulting harmony lets the audiences indulge into rich sounds.
Composer: SEGERSTRALE, Martin (1984-)
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSAATTBB + S solo / a cappella
Language: Latin
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This score is written without the bar lines to follow the natural intonation of the text. As the music is relatively not complex, singers can more easily concentrate on the Latin text and its meaning. The piece bears a solemn atmosphere with the voices sounding just like bells.
Composer: SALMENKANGAS, Janne
Publisher: Sulasol
Instrumentation: SSSAAA / a cappella
Language: Latin
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