Paradiso choruses (1975)

... In a concert performance, a chorus which is large enough to separate into four SATB choruses at the point of maximum division will be sufficient to cover all the choral parts in this work. ... ... To Lorna Cooke DeVaron and the Paderewski Fund. ...

Martino, Donald James (1931-2005) [ USA ]

Text by Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) [Italy] (1320)
Edition
Published by Dantalian Inc. [USA] , 1975
Ref. : DSE301  (115 p.)
Type of material: Orchestral parts
Copyright : Donald Martino
 
Description
Text in: Italian + adapted in Latin
Epoque: 20th century  (1970-1979)
Genre-Style-Form: Sacred ; Oratorio
Mood of the piece: joyous
Type of Choir: SATB (div)  (4 mixed + children voices )
Soloist(s): Soprano (3), Alto (4), Tenor (3), Baritone (2)  (12 soloist(s))
Instrumentation: Orchestra and tape  (39 instrumental part(s))
Instruments: Flute (3) ; Oboe (3) ; Clarinet (3) ; Bassoon (4) ; Horn (4) ; Trumpets (4) ; Trombone (4) ; Tuba (1) ; Percussion (5) ; Electric piano (1) ; Organ (1) ; Harp (1) ; Violin (2) ; Viola (1) ; Cello (1) ; Double bass (1)
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5): 3
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E): D
Duration: 30.0 min.
Origin: USA
Source of text: Catholic Mass ; Divine Comedy