SKU: CA.3914011
ISBN 9790007216221. Language: German.
Great Baroque church music full of color and powerful imagery! Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing, rejoice and praise his holy name with the trumpets and cornetts! And nature shall join in, the seas shall rage, and the whole world and the rushing waters rejoice. This is such an ideal text for Telemann: The voices rejoice and praise together with the horns, harp, and trombones; and the choir and instruments make the sea roar, the earthquake tremble and the rivers and mountains exult. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3914000.
SKU: CA.3914000
ISBN 9790007171339. Text language: German.
Great Baroque church music full of color and powerful imagery! Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing, rejoice and praise his holy name with the trumpets and cornetts! And nature shall join in, the seas shall rage, and the whole world and the rushing waters rejoice. This is such an ideal text for Telemann: The voices rejoice and praise together with the horns, harp, and trombones; and the choir and instruments make the sea roar, the earthquake tremble and the rivers and mountains exult.
SKU: CA.3914013
ISBN 9790007216245. Language: German.
SKU: CA.3914003
ISBN 9790007182960. Language: German.
Great Baroque church music full of color and powerful imagery! Sing to the Lord a new song! Sing, rejoice and praise his holy name with the trumpets and cornetts! And nature shall join in, the seas shall rage, and the whole world and the rushing waters rejoice. This is such an ideal text for Telemann: The voices rejoice and praise together with the horns, harp, and trombones; and the choir and instruments make the sea roar, the earthquake tremble and the rivers and mountains exult. Score available separately - see item CA.3914000.
SKU: CA.9134200
ISBN 9790007121969. Language: German.
SKU: GI.G-9134
UPC: 785147913405. English. Text Source: Based on Psalm 91, Isaiah 40:31, Jeremiah 29:11–12, Revelation 21:4. Text by Paul A. Tate. Scripture: Psalm 91, Isaiah 40:31, Jeremiah 29:11–12, Revelation 21:4.
SKU: PR.312419160
ISBN 9781491134931. UPC: 680160685882. Psalm 117.
Hailstork†™s exhilarating addition to the Psalm 117 repertoire draws inspiration from his elegant blend of traditional choral writing, with a spiritual-like melody in the Basses, and a tinge of Gospel fervor. The excitement of irregular meter, and independent part-writing with divisi chords, make O PRAISE THE LORD a perfect concert work for college, community, and advanced high school choirs to rise up to a challenge that is easily attained. Only Hailstork’s magical artistry could spawn such a psalm setting in a minor key that is fully uplifting to sing and hear.
SKU: CA.3911419
ISBN 9790007134341. Language: Latin.
The prestigious Latin psalm setting Deus judicium tuum (Ps. 71/72) is among the finest from Telemann's pen. Its composition is associated with the beginning of his eight-month sojourn in Paris in the fall of 1737, during which time he celebrated musical triumphs in the French metropolis. As he himself reported, with no little pride, the piece was performed twice in three days by almost one hundred selected people in the Concert spirituel. Three magnificent choral movements frame a richly-colored succession of demanding solo movements. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3911400.
SKU: CA.3107619
ISBN 9790007134082. Key: C major / a minor. Language: German/English.
The cantata Die Himmel erzahlen die Ehre Gottes (The heavens are telling of God in glory) BWV 76 by Johann Sebastian Bach was written for the 2nd Sunday after Trinity, which fell on 6 June 1723 in the year it was first performed. This ambitious two-part work was the second cantata which Bach wrote after taking up the position of Kantor of St. Thomas's in Leipzig. Bach's aim was evidently to demonstrate a particularly wide range of musical forms in both the arias and the recitatives in this cantata. The opening chorus is based on verses 2 and 4 of Psalm 19, with verse 4 structured as a choral fugue. Both parts of the cantata end with a chorale movement with different verses from the Lutheran hymn Es woll uns Gott genadig sein. The text refers loosely to the epistle reading from the 1st letter of St John, but deals more with general thoughts about the temptations of the Christian which can be overcome through love. Bach also performed the first part of the cantata later with minor revisions, but evidently no alterations to the text, on Reformation Day in Leipzig. Score and parts available separately - see item CA.3107600.
SKU: CA.705300
ISBN 9790007013448. Language: German.
SKU: GI.G-10468
UPC: 785147046813. English. Text Source: Based on Psalm 91 and Julian of Norwich, 1342-1416. Text by Julian of Norwich. Scripture: Psalm 91.
“All Will Be Well†is, above all, a song of hope. While it is easy to become discouraged by the systems of injustice that pervade our world, Julian’s text reminds us that life and love always prevail. Care should be taken to sing each refrain with this conviction and confidence while still respecting the suggested dynamic markings, as too much power can jeopardize the gentle folk-style of the piece. The verses should start with room to grow dynamically, building throughout, leading to strength and conviction in the refrain.
SKU: HL.345972
ISBN 9781540093134. UPC: 840126921182. 6.75x10.5x0.019 inches. Ephesians 1:3, Psalm 100, Psalm 126:2-3.
Reminding us of God's abundant blessings, this anthem of gratitude combines a stirring 18th century text with a beautiful new melody perfectly suited for treble voices. The addition of Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow makes the piece an excellent selection for any Sunday of the year or Thanksgiving worship. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble. Duration: ca. 3:52.
SKU: PR.342401340
ISBN 9781491114001. UPC: 680160055081. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. English. Psalm 92.
SKU: CA.9134100
ISBN 9790007121952. Language: German.
SKU: CA.3113613
ISBN 9790007208134. Text language: German/English.
The cantata Erforsche mich Gott und erfahre mein Herz BWV 136 was composed in Bach's first year as Kantor of St. Thomas's in Leipzig and was first performed on the 8th Sunday after Trinity, the 18th July 1723. The librettist is unknown. The title of the cantata is taken from verse 23 of Psalm 139: Erforsche mich Gott und erfahre mein Herz; prufe mich und erfahre, wie ich's meine. (Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts) The opening chorus forms an extended fugue, framed by string writing bursting with energy. The obbligato horn accentuates and enriches the movement with a special tonal color. The alto aria in F sharp minor (movement 3) comprises a trio movement with an oboe d'amore as solo instrument in a contrasting range - a presto middle section which dramatically charges the words Denn seines Eifers Grimm vernichtet (For the fury of its zeal will destroy). In the duet (movement 5) the text is sung by tenor and bass line by line, sometimes imitating contrapuntally, and sometimes both singing together dramatically in homophonic writing. A simple chorale setting to the melody Auf meinen lieben Gott concludes the cantata. Particularly charming here is the violin which joins the four vocal parts as an independent part. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3113600.
SKU: GI.G-10468G
Text Source: Based on Psalm 91 and Julian of Norwich, 1342-1416, adapt. John T. Kyler. Text by Julian of Norwich.
SKU: HL.337283
UPC: 840126911343. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. Joseph Mohr/Heather Sorenson. Luke 1:35, Matthew 2, Psalm 46:10.
Inspired by the classic carol Silent Night, this newly composed sacred nocturne moves beyond its source material and delivers an exquisite portrait of Christmas grace. A memorable melody propels the piece forward with gentle phrasing while a flowing piano part offers colorful support. The development section offers contrast as the angelic chorus breaks forth with luminous praise. An optional chamber orchestration beautifully wraps this message of hope in a sonic blanket. Very special! Score and Parts (fl, ob, cl, bn, hn, vibes, aux perc, pno, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download.
SKU: PE.EP6450
ISBN 9790300713458. English.
Text: Psalm 148: 5
SKU: CA.3100211
ISBN 9790007041342. Key: D minor. Language: German/English. Text: Luther, Martin. Text: Martin Luther.
Bach composed the cantata O God, from heaven look on us BWV 2 for the 2nd Trinity Sunday 1724 as the second cantata of the annual cycle of chorale cantatas. It is based on Martin Luther's rewriting of Psalm 112. The opening movement is one of a group of cantata opening movements which are not concertante but kept entirely in the motet style, with the instruments serving only to reinforce the singers. The archaic character of this movement is heightened by the addition of a trombone quartet. The concertante style is all the more significant in the first aria for contralto, solo violin and continuo. The first secco recitative represents a special feature: two fragments of the chorale are woven as arioso into the recitative, both in text and melody; futhermore, they are also taken up canonically by the continuo. Score and part available separately - see item CA.3100200.