Craig Hella Johnson (b. 1962)
Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby)
Mixed choir (SSSATTBB), piano; violine ad lib.
5.00 €
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Minimum order quantity: 8 pieces
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Delivery time: 5 - 12 days (Denmark)
Details
- For
- Mixed choir (SSSATTBB), piano; violine ad lib.
- Product Type
- Choir score
- Author / Composer
- Craig Hella Johnson
- Product number
- 745215
- Languages
- english
- Release Year
- 2019
Description
From the major work Considering Matthew Shepard, this is a song of comfort for Matthew's mother. As a stand alone piece it can be sung in a variety of contexts--general concert, holiday programs, memorial services.
Conspirare performed this work for the interment service of Matthew at the National Cathedral where his ashes were laid to rest. The lilting 7/8 meter creates a feeling of rocking, of cradling.
The violin solo represents a halo of light and took its original inspiration from the...