SKU: HL.48186445
UPC: 888680829384. 9x12 inches.
“'What's important in music that's based on a poem ' on the emotion inspired by a poem ' is the music and power of emotion it harbours within itself'. These words, written in 1949 by poet Pierre Reverdy, would make a deep impression on composer Betsy Jolas. She'd just sent the writer her Six mélodies for mezzo-soprano and piano composed on poems from his masterwork Plupart du temps. The songs were accompanied by a letter that betrayed her fear of distorting his ideas. In creative terms, there was no need to worry ' Betsy Jolas must have placed this conviction at the heart of her reflection on the relation between text and music. Nearly sixty years later, the musician decided to take several fragments of these beloved poems of Reverdy and place them, in the form of quotations, into new musical and theatrical perspectives. The exalted memory of the words led to D'Un Journal D'Amour, a mini-cantata for Voice and Alto offered as a wedding gift to soprano Eliette Prévôt and violist Antoine Tamestit, who premiered it together in Montreuil in 2010.&rdquo.
SKU: CF.CM9619
ISBN 9781491156704. UPC: 680160915248. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: F major. English. Original.
The text of the piece was inspired by a conviction that the deepest meanings of Advent/Christmas are alive and meaningful throughout the year. At the heart, the text is a prayer. Musically, the piece affords a great opportunity for each voice section to take turns sharing the melody. Though mostly homophonic, a countermelody is introduced first by the piano, and then reappears in the alto line midway through the piece, providing a nice contrast both texturally and lyrically. The piece builds to a dramatic climax in the final verse, and then scales back down for a contemplative finish. This piece works especially well in the season of Advent and Christmas, though it's themes resonate and would be appropriate throughout the church liturgical year.
SKU: HL.35032227
UPC: 888680741198. 6.75x10.5 inches.
An honest statement about the journey of faith is at the heart of this sacred ballad. Leaning on the promises of God's grace, the text and tune move with gently rhythmic elegance. The chorus in full SATB voicing is an impassioned acknowledgement of God's sovereignty and a commitment to surrendering to His divine will. A sturdy piano underpinning supports the refrain with strong convicting chords before give way to a devotional, quiet conclusion. A paean of prayer!
