Description

• Composer: Eric Whitacre (1970-)
• Format: Choral Octavo
• Instrumentation: Organ, SATB Choir
• Work: The Chelsea Carol
• Binding:
• Work Language: English
• UPC: 884088890049
• Size: 6.8 x 10.5 inches
• Pages: 16

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Description

“Come thou Wisdom, Gift of Winter” – Composed for the Choirs of Birmingham-Southern College Service of Lessons and Carols, this meditative advent work for SATB divisi voices and organ with a Latin text by Charles Anthony Silvestri features chant-like melodies over vocal and organ pedal tones, vivid dissonances and striking dynamic contrasts. Duration ca. 7:20.