Work
Hoquetus Sanctus
for vocal octet
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This work was written as a commission for Baroque Voices, with funding from Creative NZ, to be premiered at the Baroque Voices "Alleluia: a newe work!" concert in May 2008. The concept of the performance is to juxtapose Contemporary New Zealand works with Medieval European ones – and in this case, Hoquetus Sanctus pairs well with Hoquetus David (written by Guillaume de Machaut in the 14th Century), as it explores the idea of hocket, where vocal lines are 'shared' between different voices, sometimes jumping from one to another and overlapping each other – however, it can equally well be performed in any choral concert.
Hoquetus Sanctus is a setting of the Latin Sanctus text for a capella chamber choir or small vocal ensemble.
Commissioned note
Commissioned by Baroque Voices with funding from Creative New Zealand
Difficulty note
Suitable for experienced youth choir or youth vocal ensemble
Dedication note
Dedicated to the composer's singing friend Dinah Wright
Text note
Liturgical Latin
Performance history
10 May 2008: Alleluia: a newë work! 2008
23 Dec 2008: Broadcast of Alleluia: a newë work! 2008
Featuring: Radio New Zealand Concert
29 Sep 2009: ISCM World New Music Days 2009
20 Nov 2009: Swedish Radio 2