The title is used as a litany response, 'Christ is born today' to other words that lift up the downtrodden in stark words without apology. For groups wishing a more authentic Gabrieli brass sound, I have included Bb trumpet and alto trombone substitute parts for the French horn and would suggest the use of a bass trombone or cimbasso in lieu of the tuba. Christus Natus Est: Cecilia McDowall (University of Essex Choir) Ben Vonberg-Clark. African-American poet Countee Cullen is the text source Rosephanye has chosen to set to music and one understands why when the words are read. Performance Notes:Īs with many of Gabrieli’s compositions, it is preferable to have spatial separation between the two choirs, (in this case, between the sound of the organ and the brass). Hodie Christus natus est (English Today Christ is born) is the Antiphon to the Magnificat, sung on the vespers on Christmas Day. Hodie Christus natus est (Today, Christ is born) dates from 1597, and was composed originally for two antiphonal five voice choirs. Forces or Category: Soprano solo, SATB, childrens choir, piano/organ/chamber orchestra/brass. Gabrieli was also one of the first composers to use dynamic indications in his compositions. There is a sheet of carols, headed thus: 'Christus Natus Est: Christ is born ' with a wood-cut, 10 inches high, by 8 inches wide, representing the stable at Bethlehem Christ in the crib, watched by the Virgin and Joseph shepherds kneeling angels attending a man playing on the bagpipes a woman, with a basket of fruit on her head a. Conductors score and parts on hire - brass quintet. Mark’s Basilica afforded him the opportunity to exploit the unique design of the church interior with its multiple choir lofts by using large forces of instruments or voices spatially separated. Instrumentation: SSAATTBB chorus, flute, oboe, percussion, and harp Duration: 5:00 Minutes Commissioned by: The Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church.Premiered by: The Sanctuary Choir and Orche. Giovanni Gabrieli was a noted composer of his day, living and working in Venice for most of his life.
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