for soprano and baritone soloists, SATB, and full orchestra or string orchestra with piano
Drawing upon the Bible, sections from the Mass, and poems by Walt Whitman, this is a powerful musical evocation of the destruction and death brought about through war and violence, with an overarching message of peace and reconciliation. It was composed in 1936, a time when war was threatening to engulf Europe once again, and the title, which translates as 'Give us peace', is as relevant now as it was when the work was premiered in 1936. Featuring some of the composer's most potent music (both serene and violent), it makes an affecting plea. Materials for the full orchestra version and an accompaniment for strings and piano are available on hire.
Product details
Publisher : OUP Oxford; Vocal score edition (18 Jun. 1936)
Language : English
Paperback : 72 pages
ISBN-10 : 0193388618
ISBN-13 : 978-0193388611
Dimensions : 17.78 x 0.64 x 25.4 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 227,706 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
87 in Christian Choral Music
398 in Piano, Vocal & Guitar Songbooks
572 in Classical Music (Books)
Customer reviews: 4.7
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