One of the true masters of American art song, Ned Rorem has set this Edna St. Vincent Millay text for unison voices and piano. The effect of a unison line against Rorem's inventive harmonies on the piano emphasizes the beauty of the young voice....
This work explores the curiosity and optimism of childhood. I shall sing to the beauty of the world. To the soft whisper of the earth. Beauty in the morning rising...sighing.
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Here is a brief work for 4-part treble chorus that sets out to portray the happy, nostalgic character of a Dorothy Parker text. A great one-minute encore piece. Duration: ca. 1:00.
DetailsPublisher: Boosey & HawkesPublication Date: 11/2008Credits:...
An upbeat piece with rhythms and vocal patterns that represent the varied cycles of life and exemplify the meaning of Panta Rhei – all things are in flux. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30
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Songs of the Seasons is a brief suite for children's chorus based on the words of Janet Freeman, chair of the English Department at Denison University. Samuel Adler selected the poems especially for urban children who don't often think about the way...
Derived from a poem by William Carlos Williams, Mackey's first work for treble chorus is inspired by a counterpoint between the elements of stillness and movement. With woodwind quintet, harp, triangles, finger cymbals.
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A part of the Transient Glory series of compositions commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this work celebrates the joys of urban life. Composed by Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty, it is an inspiring, joyous...
Based on a text by Tennessee Reed, the 11 year-old daughter of author Ishmael Reed. Three Heavens and Hells may be performed by a children's or adult chorus of treble voices. 22 minutes.
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Elena Kats-Chernin wrote this for her son, diagnosed with mental illness, wishing “the label to be taken off his back.” The combination of syllables reflects the emotions and turmoil of his condition.
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