IN PRAISE OF MARY “CONCORDIA LITITIA” (1994)

DETAILS

In Praise of Mary “Concordia: Lititia” is a modern interpretation of three Gregorian chants

(1989) 30 min.

INSTRUMENTATION

Mixed Chorus
Optional boys’ chorus
Soprano soloist (or boy soprano)
String quartet (or string orchestra)
Organ
Optional jazz improvisation

MUSIC

Dave Brubeck

TEXT

Adapted by Iola Brubeck from: Akathistos Hymn, Ave Maria, Concordi Laetitia, John 10:25, Salve Mater Misericordiae (Latin and English).

COMMISSION

Commissioned by Father Ron Brassard for the Immaculate Conception Church, Cranston, RI.

PREMIERE

December 8, 1989, in Cranston, RI, by the Brown University Chorus and Grace Church Boys Choir at the Church of Mary Immaculate; Dr. William Ermey, conductor.

PURCHASE & LICENSING

For more information contact Derry@BrubeckMusic.com