Vespers

ISBN 10 : 0193560712 ISBN 13 : 9780193560710

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 2022

Synopsis

for soloists and SATB unaccompanied
Inspired by Rachmaninoff's All-Night Vigil, Vespers is a 12-movement English-language work in the Eastern Orthodox tradition. Suited to concert and liturgical settings, it draws from a variety of Orthodox chant traditions, with Sheehan's use of asymmetric metres enhancing the textual expression of the chosen prayers, psalms, and hymns. The work is infused with a deep religious sentiment, and the artful use of chiasmus places the ancient hymn 'Phos Hilaron' ('O gladsome Light') at its centre, defining its supreme message of light and hope. Virtuosic solos are underpinned by rich choral textures or offset by characterful interjections, with movements for chorus alone equal in impact. In a work that considers the past, present, and future of Orthodox liturgical music in America, Sheehan creates a distinctly American idiom rooted in the centuries-old Eastern Orthodox musical tradition, displaying a unique voice that is cohesively ancient and modern.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Two-time GRAMMY® nominee and American Prize-winner Benedict Sheehan has been called 'a choral conductor and composer to watch in the 21st century' (ConcertoNet) and 'a remarkable musician' (Choral Journal). He is Director of Music at St. Tikhon's Seminary and Monastery in Pennsylvania, and Artistic Director and Founder of the Saint Tikhon Choir and Artefact Ensemble. His works are published by Oxford University Press and others, and his award-winning choral recordings and performances have received widespread critical acclaim.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0193560712
• ISBN 13: 9780193560710
• Reliure: Partition
• Nombre de pages: 132
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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