STAR-CHILD
1977
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Contemporary Large Ensemble/Orchestra Soprano Voice Solo, Antiphonal Children's Voices, Male Speaking Chorus
SKU: PE.EP66711A
1977. Composed by George Crumb. Choral Works (inc. Oratorios). Modern, Choral. Vocal Score. Composed 1977. Duration 00:33:00. Edition Peters #EP66711A. Published by Edition Peters (PE.EP66711A).Language: Latin.
A Parable for soprano, antiphonal Children's voices (SA-SA), 2 male speaking choirs and bell ringers (20 handbells, played by male choirs), and large orchestra
The Latin texts are feely adapted from Medieval sources of the 13th century: "Dies Irae" and "Massacre of the Innocents", excepting the concluding solo soprano lines, which are from John, XII-36.