Category: COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY
Composer: Ola Gjello
Arranger: NA
Publisher: Walton Music
Edition: HL-8501809
Voicing: SATB div
Setting: Accompanied
Reviewer:
Dr. Matthew Ferrell
St. Cloud State Univeristy 2012
R&R Chair College & University
This is an ethereal setting of O Magnum Mysterium with beautiful open chords and carefully placed dissonances. Through much of the composition, the choir serves as an accompaniment to a wonderful melody presented by the violin or cello solo. The music delivers a few unexpected tonal shifts, but the main challenge is the long sustained chords throughout the entire work. Stagger breathing and elimination of vocal tension are necessary in a performance of this stunning music.