SKU: GI.G-9590

UPC: 785147959038. English.

Ephrem Feeley’s second published collection Our Hearts Are Restless mirrors the flexibility and variety of his first, Here in Christ We Gather. The music is flexible to accompany the ritual action it accompanies, and the scoring allows for performance by cantor or choir. Above all, this is elegant liturgical music at the service of the liturgy. Ephrem’s musical style sits comfortably between classical and contemporary, allowing for immediate engagement by all.   CONTENTS: I Will Go Up to the Altar of God • A Blessing on the Young • Christ Has No Body Now but Yours • Be Near at Either Hand • God’s Love for Us • Our Hearts Are Restless, O God • Song of Farewell • Sing a New Song to the Lord • Call to Your Table • Our Eyes Are Fixed on the Lord •For You, My Soul Is Thirsting • When in Our Music God Is Glorified.

SKU: AP.36-52703617

UPC: 735816385521. English.

This humorous little vignette for string quartet was composed in 1979 and was originally intended to be published by Piedmont Music, the ASCAP division of EB Marks Classical. For reasons unknown, however, it remained in manuscript form until 2021, when a copy of the composer's autograph parts was discovered in the archives of a completely different Alan Shulman piece. This newly engraved Latham Music edition therefore represents the first publication of Shulman's delightful work, as well as the first full score. As the title suggests, this is a medium-slow rag, or cakewalk in a loose AABA form. The bluesy and graceful main melody is introduced by the first violin in a call and response exchange with the rest of the ensemble. The restatement of the primary theme is led by the second violin, with the entire ensemble playing pizzicato, having the effect of playful mockery. In the B section, the first violin earnestly reasserts the stately grace from the opening however, the cello is clearly becoming restless and decides to take over the lead just before the final reprise. The lighthearted ending again has the first violin doing its best to bring the tune to a refined conclusion, but the rest of the group still has mischief in mind. After a couple moments of seeming confusion, the ensemble regroups at last and plays the final riff with resolute emphasis. If you're looking to add a light moment to a recital program, or looking for a short, medium level contest piece that players and audiences alike will enjoy, this little miniature is an ideal choice!

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