
for SATB (with SAT semi-chorus) and celloQuartel has chosen a powerful combination of texts by Hildegard von Bingen and Mother Teresa for this emotive choral work. The main choir is accompanied by a small ensemble singing the word 'love' with rippling ostinati that reflect the title of the work. The solo cello line contributes lyrical melodic lines, moving into triplet rhythms and broken chords as the piece progresses to its emotive climax.
This work investigates the intersection of spiritual text and musical texture to create a cohesive choral experience. Sarah Quartel, a contemporary composer known for her evocative choral arrangements, utilizes the writings of Hildegard von Bingen and Mother Teresa to anchor the composition. By integrating a semi-chorus and cello accompaniment, the work explores how repetitive vocal patterns can mirror the thematic concept of a ripple effect in a sonic environment.
What You Will Find
Experts in the choral field frequently highlight this piece for its effective use of vocal layering and accessible yet sophisticated harmonic structure. It is widely regarded as a standard selection for intermediate to advanced choirs seeking to explore emotive, text-driven contemporary repertoire.
Page Count:
20
Publication Date:
2022-06-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press Music
ISBN-10:
0193562987
ISBN-13:
9780193562981
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