Composer

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Thomas Roß

Genre

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Vocal

Compose Date

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1827

Average_duration

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1:46

"Heilig, heilig, heilig (after Schubert)" is a choral work composed by Thomas Roß. The piece is based on Franz Schubert's "Heilig, heilig, heilig" from his Deutsche Messe. Roß's composition was premiered on November 17, 2019, by the choir of the St. Marien Church in Rostock, Germany. The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement begins with a solo soprano voice singing the opening lines of Schubert's "Heilig, heilig, heilig." The choir then joins in, singing the familiar melody in four-part harmony. Roß's arrangement adds a contemporary twist to the traditional hymn, with dissonant harmonies and unexpected chord progressions. The second movement is a slower, more contemplative section. The choir sings a new melody, with lyrics based on the text of the Sanctus. The harmonies are more complex in this section, with the choir singing in close harmony and occasional dissonance. The final movement returns to the familiar melody of "Heilig, heilig, heilig." However, Roß's arrangement adds a new layer of complexity to the piece. The choir sings the melody in canon, with each voice entering at a different time. The result is a rich, layered sound that builds to a powerful climax. Overall, "Heilig, heilig, heilig (after Schubert)" is a contemporary take on a traditional hymn. Roß's use of dissonance and unexpected harmonies adds a new dimension to the familiar melody, while the use of canon in the final movement creates a powerful and memorable conclusion.

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