Wondrous Cross
Oxford University Press
978-0-19-337989-3 (ISBN)
A reflective work for church or concert choirs at Passiontide. It sets the traditional Seven Last Words of Christ, well-known hymns, and other sacred texts to create a moving and dramatic work that re-presents this timeless story for a modern audience.
for SATB choir and organ or piano, with optional soloists, congregation, and strings (string orchestra, string quintet, or string quartet)
Wondrous Cross is a reflective work suitable for church or concert choirs at Passiontide. Bullard skilfully weaves the traditional Seven Last Words of Christ with linking biblical passages, 3 well-known hymns, and settings of 4 well-known sacred texts, including 'Drop, drop, slow tears' and 'Ave verum corpus' (both of which may be sung as independent motets) to create a moving and at times dramatic work. The short solos are perfectly suited to members of the choir, and strings (quartet, quintet, or ensemble) may optionally join the organ or piano in the accompaniment. If performed liturgically, the work may be interspersed with prayers and readings. The result is a flexible and striking work that re-presents this timeless story for a modern audience. String parts and full scores are available to hire from the Music Hire Library.
Alan Bullard was born in London and studied with Herbert Howells at the Royal College of Music, and at Nottingham University. He enjoyed a successful career in music education; for many years he was Head of Composition at Colchester Institute, and is currently an examiner for ABRSM. He now devotes most of his time to composing, editing, and arranging. His music unfailingly appeals to both performers and audiences; he has written for all kinds of choirs, and instrumental works for a variety of ensembles and orchestras. Alan is a respected writer of music for examination syllabuses and educational albums. His major publications include the four inspirational Oxford Flexible Choral Anthologies, Alan Bullard Anthems, and the five cantatas Wondrous Cross, O Come Emmanuel, A Light in the Stable, Psalmi Penitentiales, and Images of Peace. He and his wife Janet also write the Pianoworks series for the older beginner.
Prelude ; The First Words ; Hymn: There is a green hill far away ; The Second Words ; The Third Words ; Hymn: When my love to God grows weak ; The Fourth Words ; Chorus: Drop, drop, slow tears ; Chorus/Hymn: Were you there? ; The Fifth Words ; Chorus and solo/semi-chorus: Ave verum corpus ; The Sixth Words ; Arioso: God so loved the world ; The Seventh Words ; Chorus: In the departure of the Lord ; Hymn: When I survey the Wondrous Cross
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.1.2012 |
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| Verlagsort | Oxford |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 214 x 280 mm |
| Gewicht | 134 g |
| Themenwelt | Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Musik ► Klassik / Oper / Musical |
| ISBN-10 | 0-19-337989-9 / 0193379899 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-337989-3 / 9780193379893 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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