Shanti (Peace) (2009)

... For Marlene Hilton Moore and "Made to Measure" ...

Sirett, Mark G (born in 1952) [ Canada ]

Edition
Published by Boosey & Hawkes Inc. [USA] , 2012
Ref. : HL48020946 ; M051479849 , "In High Voice"
Type of material: Octavo score
 
Description
Text in: English
Epoque: 21st century  (2001-2010)
Genre-Style-Form: Secular ; Sacred
Mood of the piece: serene ; chant-like ; meditative
Type of Choir: SSA  (3 children OR women voices )
Soloist(s): Soprano (1)  (1 soloist(s))
Instrumentation: Small instrumental ensemble  (1 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Keyboard (1) ; Cello (1) ; Double bass (ad lib) ; Organ (1) ; Synthesizer (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): B
Tonality: modal
Duration: 4.0 min.
Source of text: Buddhist Chant
Comment(s): This soundscape is inspired by the mysticism of ancient Eastern religions, with a text and chant derived from the Buddhist mantra: Peace. May all beings be well and happy. The work evokes serenity, warmth and love. The drone was original performed by a