Morten Lauridsen's Nocturnes addresses aspects of the common theme of 'Night' in arrangements for accompanied SATB chorus.
His setting of Rilke's impassioned and atmosphereic Sa nuit d'ete is rich with dense, colourful harmonies, while Soneto de la noche is quiet, serene and fold-like, reflecting the eloquence with which the poet Pablo Neruda speaks of everlasting eternal love. Sure on the shining night is a lyrical, beautiful setting of James Agee's well-loved poem. Rilke is the source of the epilogue, Voici le soir, bringing the Nocturnes to a quiet end as darkness arrives.
Also available from Morten Lauridsen:
Lux aeterna (Mixed Voices & Piano Accompaniment) £6.50
O Nata Lux (Mixed Voices) £2.99
Ave Dulcissima Maria (Male Voices) £2.99
Publisher: Faber Music
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Price: £4.50
Availability:in stock
Series: Choral Programme Series
Instruments:
- Piano
- Bass Voice
- Soprano Voice
- Alto Voice
- Tenor Voice
Contents:
- Sa Nuit D'ete (accompanied)
- Soneto De La Noche (a capella)
- Sure On This Shining Night(accompanied)
- Epilogue - Voice Le Soir (accompanied).