Informationen zu "Star Fantasy for organ"
Komponist/Autor: Kristina Arakelyan
Verlag: Stainer & Bell Ltd.
Verlagsnummer: H516
EAN: 9990901447695
ISMN: M-2202-3025-7
Beschreibung
Alleluia: Vidimus stellam
Reimagined in boldly contrasting settings, the Gregorian chant for Epiphany Alleluia: vidimus stellam shines radiantly in Kristina Arakelyans Star Fantasy, one of twelve new plainsong-derived organ pieces by women composers commissioned for Anna Lapwoods award-winning anthology Gregoriana (Stainer & Bell, ref. H506). The influence of the great French organistcomposer Olivier Messiaen is acknowledged in this piece, in particular, his delight in the harmony of F sharp major with an added sixth as a symbol of joy, which both chord and rapture are likewise integral to the Star Fantasy. The pattern of the piece follows a reverse-variation form, commencing with an abridged, hushed version of the chant as if from afar, and returning to it but now in exultation and splendour at the conclusion. In this powerfully cumulative work, the player will encounter a variety of textures and playing techniques too, in the manner of an étude, and offering invaluable new repertoire for study.
