Ars Nova Copenhagen, Mads Haaber's Quartet & Orpheus Vokalensemble - John Høybye: Hope. Easter Music & Psalm 151 (2023) [24/48]

Danish composer John Høybye enjoys great acclaim at home and abroad, not just for his music but also for his work as a (choral) conductor and arranger.Presenting a medium level of difficulty, Hope. Easter Music is suitable for a good amateur choir. The mix of a beautiful choral sound and rhythmic intensity in jazz-inspired phrases is “trademark Høybye”. Primarily written for four voices (SATB), the choral writing subdivides at certain, particularly expressive passages to create six- or eight-part harmonies. In addition, the male voices are challenged by several excellently scored four-part passages (TTBB without female voices). The short male voice solo can be sung instead by the choir if necessary.The instrumental quartet is given ample scope for improvisation. While each of the eight movements has its own unique character, the work forms a cohesive whole. Based on a text by Edward Broadbridge, the movements are linked by the theme of “hope” as well as by recurring musical motifs and themes. This not only makes the piece easier to rehearse, but also ensures its popularity with audiences.

Tracklist:
01. Hope. Easter Music: I. The Wonder
02. Hope. Easter Music: II. The Source
03. Hope. Easter Music: III. Gethsemane
04. Hope. Easter Music: IV. The Nails of Death
05. Hope. Easter Music: V. When God Raised the Dead
06. Hope. Easter Music: VI. The Grave is Empty
07. Hope. Easter Music: VII. At Break of Day
08. Hope. Easter Music: VIII. One Faith, One Hope
09. Psalm 151: I. What a Great Blast
10. Psalm 151: II. Wave Upon Wave
11. Psalm 151: III. Psalms Upon Psalms


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