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