long trilogy Messis (Hawest).The -l Fl declamation through repetition that Sarah MacDonald. Sìng, My Soul, His that nonetheless retains a sense of work could nearly be classified as a five- hour son of two pianists, Langgaard began builds in intensity then settles down Wondrous Loøe, SÆÍB, org. (Selah, mystery. The charged chromaticism of voice setting. Lower voices, however, lrl Irt piano lessons at a young age, started into a comforting final cadence. 470 - 653, 2020), 8 pp., fi2.25. the preceding passage fades slowly as never divide, and advanced choirs of composing age 7, added violin and o o The short work is well within the MacDonald's hymn tune Nelson is the music returns to a somber D minor. even modest size would suffice for lnstrumentol ít organ lessons at age 10, and at age 13 ! reach of any ensemble able to sing the basis for this traditionally cast hymn Choir one picks the tune of Picardy performance. two songs and two piano unaccompanied and could be used at anthem. Unison voices sing verse one, back up as choir two slowly intones Music Reviews published z z Between 1908 and 1913, the Þ Þ the conclusion of almost any liturgy or the choir sings verses two and three to repeated alleluias in sustained half- Annabel Rooney. O Natø Lux de pieces. F F traveled each year to even concert performance. the same four-part harmonization with note chords. The anthem crescendos Lutnine, SATB, unacc. (Selah,405- young musician q o and meet the option of singing unaccompanied, one final time for a final, triumphant 320, 2020), B pp., fi2.25. Berlin to hear the orchestra + + o o Sarah MacDonald. Five Introits, and lower voices with optional conclusion of "AJleluia, Lord most This motet is the lone piece in the the conductors and musicians of the orchestra. age 19, his Symphony No. Berlin Philharmonic These five pieces vary in length, is expansive, with wide leaps and broad requiring a proficient ensemble with with --lt --lt the organ piece Preludio harmonic language, complexity, and gestures. The harmonization for the enough voices to fill out the eight-part some of the more indulgent examples along with õ õ in this volume, and z mood. The longest, for the feast of inner verses contains some typical harmony. Its immediately engaging of the style, though, Rooney retains a Rued Langgaard. Orgøn Works 1907- patetico, published z Sphinx. Imagine o o dedication of a church, contains fully chromatic alterations for tonicizing manner promises to make it a popular harmonic activity and direction that 1947,The Rued Langgaard Edition the orchestral work ï I (2002 leading orchestra today devoting developed ideas and could be used as the mediant, and beyond that is fully choice for congregations and singers holds the attention and engages the Edition Wilhelm Hansen/ a entire concert to the works of a z Z a full-fledged anthem. Even those of diatonic. The music could be learned alike. listener's mind. Somewhat typical of Wise Music Group; distrib. Hal an C) C) old! = more modest length boast a rhetorical in a rehearsal or two by most choirs, the style, parts divide freely to create Leonard, WH33231), 787 pp., nineteen-year o= o (hardcover). Sadly, this concert was the climax completeness that belies the frequent and it does not require large forces Cecilia McDowall. Missø Bre,uis: sonorous washes of sound, and in $36.95 Z Z classical Langgaard's professional careeÍ. suggestion of an introit as a throw-away from either ensemble or accompanying Tongaes of Fìre, SAIB, org. (Selah, place of vertiginous alternations of Unfortunately, mâny of a few By the end of the First World War, C C is 470-9 62, 2020), 44 pp., ff 5.25. rubøto and ø tel/t4o, Rooney effectively musicians are only familiar with =U) (/)= musical moment. Parts divide from organ. This general use anthem air of Denmark's most famous composers Nielsen had risen up as a musical leader c) c) time to time in each piece, although an effective contrast to Ned Rorem's The largest work included in this employs beats of rest to allow the Buxtehude (7637- for Denmark, and Langgaard found t part ranges and individual lines are only familiar setting and to the t.:r:'e St. Bees packet is McDowall's mass setting to clear. On the whole the piece is not such as Dietrich Z Z he himself without an audience. His late (n composer and conductor the style and more Niels Gade (1817-1890); the great in lofty themes of religion and the o o passage from the Genesis creation for choirs to have in their library for however, McDowall includes a non- between white-note C C (1865- had been embraced by a on short movement entitled Lingua rigorously stnrctured idioms, widening symphonist Carl Nielsen cosmos, which narrative ("He made the stars also, and times when piece is required canonical m m and so many European composers prior to = God set them in the firmament of the notice. Ignis, a setting in Latin of Acß 2:2-4 its appeal to a maximum audience. 7937); and perhaps organist ¡\) N) (b.1,922) seen many as irrelevant. s heaven to give light upon earth.") in depicting he tongues offire resting on church musician Leif Thybo the war, were by s and modernist Per Nørgård (b.1932). Langgaard's music was backward z z a luminous, evocative set piece. As a Stephanie Martin. Let Áll Mortøl Flesh the heads of the apostles on the day c c picturesque set, these five short pieces paint broad KeE Silence, SATB:SAIB, unacc. of Pentecost. This movement ties the Even to those who have extensively looking, recalling the @ @ studied organ repertoire, the talented music of Otto Valdemar Malling =m m= strokes on a relatively small canvas. (Selah, 410-435, 2020), 7t pp., mass to a particular feast day, although 7 Langgaard (1893-7952) is a (1848-7975), whose compositions he (¡ fi2.85. excluding this section would do little Rued (, have played. The cultural Preces Responses, These atmospheric words from damage to the musical integrity of the little-known figure. The 1973 edition is known to Sarah MacDonald. tl -l --+ Corliss Arnoldb Organ Literature: climate was interested instead in a Set 2, SS, unacc. (Selah, 470-933, the Liturgy of St. James often call work. Conversely, this movement could of (I have return to the simplicity and directness 2020),7 pp.,fi2.50. forth impressionistic responses from be excerpted from the larger work for A Comprehensioe Suraey dont = = neo-classical style, Ð F responses are set two composers, and this setting is well use as a motet on the day of Pentecost. a newer edition to compare) mentions of folk music and ô ô These for T I as its him in passing, but does not name any leaving Langgaard to compose mainly equal voices, and MacDonald gives within this tradition. If an¡hing, The entire setting is full of fire, N) N) score of his compositions, not even the two- for himself. Half of his works were O o each voice opportunities to sing, and Martin's approach pushes this genre subtitle would suggest, and the N) N) not performed in his lifetime. As an O O even cadence, on top of the texture. into even more hazy vistas, creating an contains many daz,zling effects for struggled find MacDonald draws from a limited even more exalted vision. The opening both voices and organ. Characteristic organist, he also to employment, only becoming number of harmonic progressions, measures build a claustrophobic of McDowall's compositional voice, proper Ribe Cathedral age 46. yielding uniformity for the set and stacking of pitches as subsequent the highly chromatic, sophisticated organist at at .ìl -\ì not feel called to be reducing the need for rehearsal time. entries add to dense cluster chords. harmonic language creates its own lrri1,1t. Although he did - q an organ recitalist, he found occasions Even inexperienced treble choirs could Following a dozen measures of sonic spectrum. Singers must acclimate ' , \: - \ ;' ìt) l" to perform some of his organ works in adopt these versicles with only modest introduction, choir one begins the to her style before melodic lines can t¡'lllì,.ì l, I public. Despite his clear faith and his practice. The officiant intonations are familiar Picardy melody as choir tvvo feel natural and predictable. The ( ,ì'lli'll ,r and jealousy the typical formulae, and the tvvo-part continues the mysterious texture of the rhythmic organization is similarly eady success, bitterness of Nielsert's popularity came through harmony is built in stable, conventional opening. Fragments of the tune enter complex, requiring careful rehearsal as t, tj and even one his tonality. 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The title is demonstrates a more original approach the brass instruments play very simple with a night theme, but "The Evening Liko many composers, Mr. Cooman � � willingness to explore unconventional somewhat misleading, as Langgaard for the dramatic passages, using fewer parts limited to the melody or simple Choir" is simply the title track based on primarily handles commissions. "I get tr1 techniques in order to evoke images takes as his inspiration the parable of notes and less conventional harmony. harmony. Although they are published a mesmerizing text byTrancendentalist more exciteq about projects that have and tell stories. His aesthetic simply Dives and Lazarus and viewed it in a This storm passage is thus more separately in solo organ versions, I poet,Jones Very (1813-1880). I hesitate specific things in mind. Of course, did not accord with the anti-Romantic positive way, from the darkness into unified and effective.It is followed by suspect one could simply play the organ to try to summarize this colorful, I won't set a text that I don't feel is attitudes in twentieth-century the light. He wrote in a letter to Niels a pastorale in 6/8 time, a chromatic part out of this book and it would work descriptive writing.To oversimplifythe worthy, but it really gets the juices Denmark. Andrew Mellor of The Gade's daughter Dagmar,"to walk alone section in 5/ 4 time, and a concluding well. content, it conjures incredible images going to write for an occasion or as a Grammophone writes, in light, alone in music, alone outside! allegro maestoso in common meter. Andrew Mellorof The Grammophone of the Saturday night church, one's own gift." But it didn't stop Langgaard Alwavsl!- of course this is what I mean This second composition contains more The other tracks on the recording ::::r - writes,"Langgaard has been the biggest presence in it, and what calls others to it ::::r CD writing. From a loosely post­ by "Buried in Hell." (Rued Langgaard originality, both in tonal language and surprise discovery of my musical life, the next morning. But the writing goes are of typical Sunday morning anthem CD ► ► (/) Romantic basis, his voice shot Organ Works p. 21) These structure, but is also more substantial, length. My favorite is "Easter Day," (/) (/) 1907-1947 exploring his oeuvre akin to stumbling beyond that: there's a palpable sense (/) 0 n offin an array of hyperinnovative four movements, totaling eighteen taking about twelve minutes to perform upon a second Barber or Martinu. The that one is experiencing what the poet a lively and fun setting of a poem by n0 directions just as frequently as it minutes, could of course be used when as opposed to seven. music never fails to surprise." (Mellor) describes. In a phone interview, Mr. Gerard Manley Hopkins (1844 - � sought refuge in old certainties � 0 the story of Lazarus comes up in the Three significant early works (www.gramophone.co. uk/features/ Cooman said,"I have a fileof texts that 1889). It's wordy, and it's definitely 0 z and disciplines. The First lectionary. In addition, their moderate demonstrate the assured fluidity of the article/introducing-your-next-great­ I started in college and have saved for not the standard "Christ is Risen" z 0 Symphony rides the crest of Fantasia 0 ""T1 difficulty and high Romantic style composer's teenage writing. musical-discovery-rued-langgaard, a long time, just waiting until the right statement, though the message is loud ""T1 Straussian orchestral craft; the would be appealing to those who love patetica, BVN 19, began its life when September 25, 2014) The release of project came along; I'd always wanted and clear. Organist Joe Waggott plays ► z 15 that follow leap both forwards late Romantic English and German Langgaard was just 13 and reached this complete edition is an excellent to set this poem." His liner notes state the animated accompaniment without G) n,::: to minimalism and backwards music. The first movement, a fantasy, its final version three years later for a reminder that as much repertoire as we that he " ...sought to create a musical a hint of self-consciousness, enjoying ,::: ► ►n z to traditions past. (www. offersmany opportunities for solo stops concert in Copenhagen. It was then think we know, there are still surprises analogue to the blazingly vivid sound every interlude, run, and rhythmic z s gramophone.co. uk/features/ and includes some interesting textures. published when the composer was 18. waiting to be discovered. of Very's verse," and I believe he was accent. The piece may be strophic, s C article/introducing-your-next­ The second movement is a vigorous On a grand scale, this fifteen minute­ successful in achieving that goal. The but each stanza h·as a completely C (/) (/) n grea t-m usi cal-discovery-rued­ presto depicting Dives in Hell looking long fantasia shows how mature this poet and composer both drew me in different character. In the hands of n ► ► z langgaard, September 25, 2014) up at Abraham and Lazarus. In the teenager was in handling harmony and with the line, "There is in these deep capable church musicians, this would z (/) A performance of The Music of third movement, he cries to Abraham developing a theme. An adventurous tones a power to abide within us." be a delightful choice as well as a (/) -+ the Spheres in 1968 launched his to send Lazarus to cool his tongue.The organist should add this to their There are times when the use of the crowd-pleaser on Easter Sunday! It is -+ < reputation and spurred a reassessment final movement is a wonderful march concert repertoire. The Toccata, BVN Lydian raised fourth brings Britten's published by Paraclete Press. The disc < 0 based on the text "Remember that 51, was written in memory of Niels "Rejoice in the Lamb" to mind, and concludes with the "Te Deum" that was �0 C of his music. Per N0rgard introduced thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good W. Gade and pays homage to the Mr. Cooman explained that this was no commissioned by AAM for the annual C sm the work to Gyorgy Ligeti, who ms then declared himself a "disciple" of things." This suite would also make nineteenth century through its full accident. The first parallel is that poets conference in Houston in 2008. This Langgaard, much to the confusion of a colorful addition to a recital. Brief textures and lyrical sweep. This is not Jones Very and Christopher Smart regal setting has a "British sound" to z programmatic notes by the composer a virtuosic showpiece, but a majestic both lived with serious mental illness. my ear, and was dedicated to esteemed z C his colleagues. (Ibid.) This complete C s edition by Edition Wilhelm Hansen is are also included. essay for organ that lasts eight minutes. Recording Mr. Cooman was not imitating Britten, AAMmember, David Ashley White. CJJ CJJs m Two other programmatic works Langgaard played the Preludio patetico but shared,"This was my 'Rejoice in the I was surprised to learn that m "" the ultimate result of the posthumous Elijah in the Storm "" w recognition which grew from that deserve mention. at the premiere of his First Symphony Reviews Lamb'-about the same length and in Convivium Singers is not a professional w (BVN 204) and Nemo contra deum in Berlin. Critics found the work long­ cantata style, with the organ playing a ensemble.They have quite a few CDs to -+ performance. -+ This is the seventh and last volume nisi deus ipse (BVN 217). Both are winded and the composer does not significant role." their credit, and under the direction of of Langgaard's organ works, within inspired by the famous passage from appear to have played it again in public. There is good variety in this Alexander Norman, their diction and s ""► this complete critical edition. This the book of Kings ''.And, behold, the Indeed, the earlier Fantasia patetica composer's writing, and he seems intonation are first rate. Mr. Cooman n I volume contains important works from Lord passed by.. .." The first piece is a may hold together better because of its to have a knack for mixing early and had worked with the Convivium label MARJORIE JOHNSTON N reworking of an earlier prelude for the strong main theme. contemporary styles with ease. This is before and was happy to entrust the 0 all periods of his life, as well as four N works for organ with brass instruments. Second Sunday of Advent. Soon after, The relatively compact works for evident in the anthem, "Be Ye Wise," sessions to their staff,only contributing 0 The works are evenly divided between Langgaard composed a second work organ and brass are useful works for with chanted verse alternating with to the editing process afterwards. They early, middle, and late periods of his inspired by the same passage, another the church organist and also exist in 7he Evening Choir N Choral Music of elegant homophonic part writing for will collaborate again later this year for life. Gorgeously bound in purple version of which became the third solo organ versions (published in the Carson Cooman. Convivium Singers, the choir. Baritone William Drakett the recording of a new oratorio. First Evening hardcover, the volume contains a brief movement of the of his Collected Preludes and Minor Pieces AlexanderNorman, Conductor; Joe is the ideal cantor. He is featured Knowing Carson Cooman as a biographical sketch, an essay, "Rued magnum opus for organ, Messis. Elijah for Organ, Vols. 1-3). Three are based Waggott, Organist (Convivium again on "The Kingdom of Justice," composer is only one aspect of his Langgaard and the organ," information in the Storm consists of four panels. on hymn tunes and one on a folksong. Records, Recorded 19-21 July, a four movement, thirteen-minute musicianship. Additionally, he is a about each work, and a full critical The first three, depicting the wind, How Bright Appears the Morning Star 2013), Amazon, $13.58; Download composition written in 2006 that I highly respected concert organist, commentary. Fortunately, the entire earthquake, and fire, are sweeping and shows the composer in a more classical or stream through Apple Music, found very appealing. Soprano Sarah church musician, and scholar, who publication is bilingual in Danish and dramatic; diminished seventh chords, vein, while Beautiful Saviour contains Spotify,and other online services. Rowley joins Mr. Drakett as an equally serves as a reviewer for Fanfare English. Other volumes in this edition octave doublings, and chromatic lines more elements of a Romantic fantasia. Carson Cooman's list of recordings exquisite soloist, and Alex Smith magazine and as an editor for two include his largest organ work Messis recall Liszt. After much exertion, Prelude on 'T WillSing Thy Praise"is an is beyond extensive, with more than demonstrates great sensitivity matching publishing companies. And these are (Organ Drama in Three Evenings) and an extended homophonic passage extroverted setting of what I presume twenty devoted solely to his own the timbre of his trumpet part nicely all accessory roles to his job: Composer Collected Preludes and Minor Pieces for depicting the "still small voice" brings is a traditional Danish tune "Jeg vil din compositions. This disc is an excellent with the choir and organ. Biblical texts in Residence at the Memorial Church Organ, volumes 1-3. the work to a peacefulconclusion while Pris udsjunge." Fantasy on "TheDeath of introduction to the choral music of this were chosen by the commissioners at at Harvard University. I believe my The extended suite, In tenebras quoting the hymn Allein Gott. Nemo Queen Dagmar" is a brief work based gifted composer, not yet fortyyears old. Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in San AAM colleagues will appreciate this exteriores (Begravet i Helvede) Into outer contra deum nisi deus ipse, meaning on the carillon tune from the tower The title of the disc may lead one Jose, California, and Mr. Cooman and recording. He was most likeable in our darkness (Buried in Hell), from 1947 is "No one against God but God of Ribe Cathedral, where Langgaard to believe that it presents music for a colleague came up with the sequence. phone interview, and I look forward to 20 colorful, melodic, and deeply within himself," a line taken from Goethe that served as organist. In allof these works, Evensong or Compline, or features texts followinghis work more closely. 21