I also had three voices on the solo soprano lines for the same reason, although I think a soloist could also speak above the choir in this tessitura. Otherwise, they easily become buried by the accompanying vocalise lines and the poem is lost. I moved singers around quite a bit to add body to the lines with text.

This is a sweeping, almost atmospheric work on a poem by Charles A. There is an alternate accompaniment of string quartet or string ensemble, but I wanted what I felt would be a lighter, more transparent sound of the piano. Elektra performed it in its original form, SSAA with piano accompaniment. It is easy to feel that you are treading on sacred land, which Tony so wonderfully expresses in his text. The area is quite barren, and intensely beautiful. Gjeilo (Pronounced “Yay-lo”)Įvening Prayer.I asked him to write a text based on the title, and some photos of a part of my native Norway that is very dear to me the Hardangervidda mountain plateau. Yeats Language: English Duration: More info Song of the Universal. Language: English or Norwegian Duration: More info Unicornis Captivatur. Language: Latin Duration: More info Days of Beauty. Silvestri Language: English Duration: About Videos Concerts Contact. Augustine Language: English Duration: John of the Cross Language: English Duration: John… Language: English Duration: SSAA, piano, opt. Silvestri Language: English Duration: 20 mins. Community Performance.More info SA, piano, opt. Follow this organizer to stay informed on future events.

Description The Arctic tundra is a sparse, yet beautiful landscape. Ticket prices for events in Canada now include taxes and fees, so the price you see is what you will pay.įeb Actions and Detail Panel. Find out more about how your privacy is protected. The Annex is a wheelchair accessible venue, read more here. With repertoire from North America, Iceland, Norway, and Russia, Tundra: Music of Northern Lands features sacred and secular music from countries that share the arctic tundra biome. These regions of cold barren land above the permafrost have been inhabited or traversed by humans for ages. Choir Themes.The Arctic tundra is a sparse, yet beautiful landscape. An excellent festival choice for mature women's choirs. Words and music are fused in a poignant, yet lyrical work with a pulse of its own. Scenes from Gjeilo's majestic native Norway inspired this contemporary poem.

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