Four Luther-Variationes (Score)

For baritone solo, mixed chorus, and organ (2017)
Text: Martin Luther (1535)
(N.M.O. 14406A / SCORE)

I. Vom Himmel Hoch, da komm ich her
Från himlens höjd jag bringar bud
Baritone Solo, Mixed Chorus, Organ
Durata 5 min.

II. Nun freut euch, lieben Christen g?mein
O gläd dig Guds församling nu
Baritone Solo, Mixed Chorus, Organ
Durata 6,5 min.

III. Komm, Gott Schöpfer, Heiliger Geist
Kom skaparande, Herre god!
Baritone Solo, Mixed Chorus, Organ
Durata 4 min.

IV. Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott
Vår Gud är oss en väldig borg
Mixed Double Chorus, Organ
Durata 4 min.

Total duration: c. 20 min.

These chorale variations make use of the texts and melodies of Martin Luther
(1483?1546), putting them in an entirely new musical context with a dramatic
and narrative approach to the words. The four movements can be performed
either as a suite or individually.

Commissioned by Stefan Parkman and Uppsala Universitets Körcentrum
(The Choir Centre of Uppsala University) for the quincentenary of Martin
Luther?s Ninety-five Theses, 31 October 1517, the start of the reformation.

Dedicated to Stefan Parkman

First Performance: Uppsala Domkyrka (Uppsala Cathedral), Sweden, 29 October 2017.
Uppsala Akademiska Kammarkör and Västerås Domkyrkas Motettkör;
Olle Persson, baritone; Johan Hansson Lindström, organ; Stefan Parkman, conductor.

• Varenummer: 9790065161358
• Kategori: Orgel , Sang , Blandet kor
• Produkttype: Fysisk
• Sideantall: 39
• Besetning: Ensemble, Solosang, Baryton
• Format: Partitur
• Instrument: Orgel, Vokal/sang
• Tema/Sjanger: Klassisk og samtidsmusikk
• Komponist: B. Tommy Andersson