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Pärt's composition appears functional, plain, without intellectual secret-mongering. It is built upon single intervals, triads and little rhythm games as well as upon medieval patterns. These Magnific...

These carols may be sung separately or as a group. For ease of rehearsal, an additional piano voice was added to this edition.

> Imitative sections alternate with simple homophonic choral passages > Uses a rich range of dynamic contrasts in a short space of time to enhance the meaning of the words > A serene setting suitable...

> A new setting which explores the original Ave Maria plainchant > Plainchant is shared between all the voices creating a choral mosaic of sound > Explores a wide mixture of choral textures from spars...

> A gentle, moving setting highlighting the meaning of the text > Moves from simple two part writing through imitative to full four part choral texture > Floating melodic lines over a hushed choral te...

A calm and gentle homophonic setting with moments of melodic interest spread amongst the voices. The central section of the work is driven forward by a rhythmic ostinato in the alto and tenor parts. V...

A serene setting for choir which features a simple step like melody with a beautifully flowing solo soprano line above. The musical setting uses two lullaby-like rhythmical ostinatos which run right t...

A gentle, reflective setting that has a three-part structure with a short coda. Three and four part rising choral lines at the start, contrast with a central melodic section in the sopranos, supported...

In this setting of Psalm 117 the composer has created an unusually serene and ethereal setting considering the meaning of the text. Most composers that have written settings of this Psalm Praise the L...

This work is a reflective setting of a popular blessing used regularly in both church services and within choral concerts. Scored for unaccompanied mixed choir, the four parts are often divided to cre...

Be still est une merveilleuse mise en musique du Psaume 46:10 : "Soyez tranquilles, et sachez que je suis Dieu". La musique commence très calmement a cappella, reflétant ainsi le titre. Le violon entr...

Jesus and the traders, a pillar of 20th-century a cappella choral music, tells the familiar story of Jesus and the money-changers. In addition to the harmonic complexity of the work - indeed, this is...

Jesus and the traders, a pillar of 20th-century a cappella choral music, tells the familiar story of Jesus and the money-changers. In addition to the harmonic complexity of the work - indeed, this is...

Written for the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Norwich Cathedral in 1996, this setting from Chapter 15 of St John's Gospel shows Pärt at his most controlled. lnspired by the strength and simpl...