Author Description
for SAMen and pianoA highly expressive setting of the biblical text, this simple work is at once tender and profound. It was composed for a memorial service for Edward T. Chapman, the Director of Music at Highgate School, where John Rutter was a pupil.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This work explores the musical interpretation of the Aaronic Blessing through a contemporary choral arrangement. John Rutter, a renowned composer and conductor, utilizes his expertise in choral composition to create a setting that balances simplicity with emotional depth. The piece serves as a liturgical and memorial composition, designed to provide a meditative musical experience for both performers and listeners.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A musical setting of the biblical text from Numbers 6:24-26
- Arrangement for SATB choir and piano accompaniment
- Compositional techniques emphasizing lyrical phrasing and harmonic warmth
Scope Limits
- This text does not provide a theological analysis of the scripture
- It does not offer a comprehensive history of choral music
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Music educators and choral directors frequently identify this piece as a standard, accessible work for church and memorial services. Experts highlight the composition's enduring popularity due to its effective balance of melodic accessibility and harmonic sophistication.
Page Count:
8
Publication Date:
2016-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
019341659X
ISBN-13:
9780193416598
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