The Eccho (2001)
( Where do these Voices stray ; Erring each step anew, While they false paths persue ; Through many windings crookedly proceed )
... Commissioned by Brilliant Cut Vocal Ensemble, Bloemfontein ...
Mel.: Hofmeyr, Hendrik (born in 1957) [ South Africa ]
Edition
Published by
Hofmeyr Editions
[South Africa]
Number of pages :
12
Type of material:
Full score
Description
Text in:
English
Epoque:
21st century
(2001-2010)
Genre-Style-Form:
Contemporary
Mood of the piece:
mystical
Type of Choir:
SSATBB (6 mixed voices )
Difficulty choir (incr.from 1 to 5):
4
Difficulty conductor (incr.from A to E):
D
Duration:
3.5 min.
Origin:
South Africa
Comment(s):
This is a contemporary madrigal for 6 voices. The composer imagines himself in a dark, mysterious forrest. Beautiful musical sketches are made of the sometimes bitter text, allowing the voice parts to "loose" their way in "false paths".
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