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for SATB (with divisions) and organJohn Rutter's setting of this well-known medieval Pentecost poem is characterized by metrical fluidity, imaginative harmonic language, contrasting homophonic and imitative passages, and a supportive organ part.
This work investigates the musical interpretation of the medieval Pentecost sequence through a contemporary choral lens. John Rutter, a renowned composer and conductor, utilizes his expertise in choral arrangement to provide a setting that balances historical reverence with modern harmonic sensibilities. The composition serves as a practical guide for SATB choirs to perform this liturgical text with technical precision and expressive depth.
What You Will Find
Experts and choral directors frequently cite this piece as a standard repertoire choice for Pentecost services due to its accessible yet sophisticated arrangement. Musicians often note the balance between the supportive organ part and the vocal lines, which allows for effective performance by various levels of choral ensembles.
Page Count:
16
Publication Date:
1998-05-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0193504901
ISBN-13:
9780193504905
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