Ars Nova Copenhagen – John Høybye: Hope. Easter Music & Psalm 151 (2023) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

Ars Nova Copenhagen – John Høybye: Hope. Easter Music & Psalm 151 (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 41:56 minutes | 430 MB | Genre: Classical
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Danish composer John Høybye enjoys great acclaim at home and abroad, not just for his music but also for his work as a (choral) conductor and arranger.Presenting a medium level of difficulty, Hope. Easter Music is suitable for a good amateur choir. The mix of a beautiful choral sound and rhythmic intensity in jazz-inspired phrases is “trademark Høybye”. Primarily written for four voices (SATB), the choral writing subdivides at certain, particularly expressive passages to create six- or eight-part harmonies. In addition, the male voices are challenged by several excellently scored four-part passages (TTBB without female voices). The short male voice solo can be sung instead by the choir if necessary.The instrumental quartet is given ample scope for improvisation. While each of the eight movements has its own unique character, the work forms a cohesive whole. Based on a text by Edward Broadbridge, the movements are linked by the theme of “hope” as well as by recurring musical motifs and themes. This not only makes the piece easier to rehearse, but also ensures its popularity with audiences.

Tracklist:
01. Ars Nova Copenhagen – I. The Wonder (03:13)
02. Ars Nova Copenhagen – II. The Source (02:34)
03. Ars Nova Copenhagen – III. Gethsemane (03:51)
04. Ars Nova Copenhagen – IV. The Nails of Death (03:22)
05. Ars Nova Copenhagen – V. When God Raised the Dead (04:04)
06. Ars Nova Copenhagen – VI. The Grave is Empty (02:47)
07. Ars Nova Copenhagen – VII. At Break of Day (03:53)
08. Ars Nova Copenhagen – VIII. One Faith, One Hope (02:57)
09. Ida Bieler – I. What a Great Blast (05:23)
10. Ida Bieler – II. Wave Upon Wave (03:04)
11. Ida Bieler – III. Psalms Upon Psalms (06:43)

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