Audio Sample
|
|
Performance by Sydney Chamber Choir, Paul Stanhope from the CD Osanna |
CD
Osanna / Clare Maclean ; Sydney Chamber Choir, Paul Stanhope (conductor).
Library shelf no. CD 2239 [Not for loan]
Score
Vive in Deo : for unaccompanied chorus / Clare Maclean
Library shelf no. 782.55525/MAC 4 [Available for loan]
Work Overview
This piece sets a collection of inscriptions from Christian graves in the Roman catacombs from the first three centuries C.E. The music uses plainsong-like melodies with motifs derived from pigeon calls, a reference to the dove which was a Christian symbol of the Holy Spirit, peace and love. The pigeon calls are those of the spotted turtledove, an Asian species introduced to Sydney, the North American mourning dove and the rock pigeon, found in most parts of the world.
The music also uses several fragments from Brahms's Intermezzo in E minor, op.119; the opening of this piece sounds to me like a group of pigeons cooing in counterpoint, as they often do. I remember my father playing this piece in my childhood, and this reference is my own musical inscription to his memory.
Work Details
Year: 2007
Instrumentation: Unaccompanied SSAATTBB choir.
Duration: 8 min.
Difficulty: Advanced
Commission note: Commissioned by St Louis Chamber Chorus.
First performance: by St Louis Chamber Chorus — 11 Nov 07. Holy Family Chapel, Sisters of St Joseph Mother House, St Louis MO, USA.
Subjects
- In the form/style of: Modal
- In the form/style of: Christian music
Performances of this work
11 Nov 07: Holy Family Chapel, Sisters of St Joseph Mother House, St Louis MO, USA.. Featuring St Louis Chamber Chorus.
User reviews
Be the first to share your thoughts, opinions and insights about this work.
To post a comment please login.