Work
New Zealand Advent Triptych
for soprano, bass and SATB choir
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About
A cycle of three Advent anthems with a text by S.E. Murray for 'a cappella' SATB choir. No. 2 contains solos for high soprano and bass. Commissioned by Prof. Peter Godfrey and the Kapiti Chorale in 1995, the work was first performed by Southern Consort of Voices in May 1996. By turns tender, meditative, and exhilarating with fresh, piquant harmonies.
Commissioned note
Dedication note
To Professor Peter Godfrey
Contents note
I. "This year, this year..." ('Bless This Child')
II. "Blessed is the one..."
III. "The light begins to shine..."
Text note
Text by Shirley Murray
Performance history
16 May 1996: Performed by Southern Consort conducted by Jack Speirs in Dunedin
02 Dec 2007: Performed by the Choir of St Paul's Anglican Cathedral conducted by David Burchell at St Paul's Cathedral, Dunedin
Performed by Musica Sacra conducted by Indra Hughes at St Michael's Church, Remuera, Auckland in 2001