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for unaccompanied SATB double choirAve Maria was joint winner of the Concours Européen pour Choeurs et Maîtres de Cathédrales 1999. Its double choir forces belie its sensitive scoring and taut motivic construction, which is well within the grasp of many choirs.
This work investigates the technical and aesthetic requirements for performing a contemporary choral setting of the Ave Maria for double choir. The publication provides a score designed for unaccompanied SATB double choir, balancing complex vocal textures with accessible motivic construction. It serves as a practical resource for choral directors seeking repertoire that challenges ensemble precision while remaining within the technical reach of proficient choirs.
What You Will Find
Experts and choral directors frequently highlight this piece as a sophisticated yet manageable addition to the contemporary sacred repertoire. The work is widely regarded as a foundational example of modern double-choir writing that prioritizes clarity and structural integrity over excessive complexity.
Page Count:
12
Publication Date:
2003-09-11
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019343900X
ISBN-13:
9780193439009
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