Besides that, it highlights the tremendous range of expression that string instruments are capable of producing. This piece is magical to me, perhaps in part because it employs a modal melody, which my brain apparently can’t get enough of. Ralph Vaughan Williams: Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.In this movement, I love how the offbeat rhythms of the Choir 1 chant weave through the more steady rhythms sung by Choir 2. The Frank Martin Mass for Double Choir is one of the most intricate and beautiful pieces I have ever sung. Frank Martin: Mass for Double Choir – Agnus Dei.Ravel’s orchestration displays a vivid palette of tonal colors for the listener to enjoy. This movement from Ravel’s Le Tombeau de Couperin is one of my all-time favorites that our orchestra has played. One of the treats of being in Utah Chamber Artists is listening to our wonderful orchestra up close. Maurice Ravel: Le Tombeau de Couperin – 1.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord. The text is borrowed from the Sanctus movement of the mass: “Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God of hosts. To me it symbolizes the beginning of a new day with endless potential, a sunrise that connects earth and heaven. This movement from Sunrise Mass by contemporary composer Ola Gjeilo is a favorite of both my wife and me.
Ola Gjeilo: The Ground, “Pleni sunt caeli et terra gloria tua”.You can listen to Joel’s list on Spotify HERE. When he’s not singing with Utah Chamber Artists, he works as an elementary school Speech Language Pathologist, helping students improve their speech and language skills. Joel Longhurst has sung in Utah Chamber Artists for over 20 years, and his playlist is heavily influenced by repertoire he has performed with UCA.
0 kommentar(er)
