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Carl Rütti

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5

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'Himmelsleiter' is a choral work composed by Swiss composer Carl Rütti. The piece was composed in 2003 and premiered on 7th December 2003 at the St. John's Smith Square in London. The work is divided into three movements and is scored for mixed choir, organ, and percussion. The first movement, titled 'Himmelsleiter', is a setting of a poem by the German poet Rainer Maria Rilke. The movement begins with a soft and gentle organ introduction, which is soon joined by the choir. The choir sings the text in a homophonic style, with occasional moments of polyphony. The percussion adds a subtle rhythmic element to the movement, with the use of cymbals and gongs. The second movement, titled 'Die Engel', is a setting of a poem by the Swiss poet Kurt Marti. The movement begins with a solo soprano voice, which is soon joined by the choir. The choir sings the text in a more complex polyphonic style, with overlapping phrases and intricate harmonies. The organ and percussion provide a rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the choir. The final movement, titled 'Herr, ich bin dein Eigentum', is a setting of a text from the Bible. The movement begins with a solo tenor voice, which is soon joined by the choir. The choir sings the text in a more straightforward homophonic style, with occasional moments of polyphony. The organ and percussion provide a rhythmic and harmonic foundation for the choir. Overall, 'Himmelsleiter' is a beautiful and contemplative work that showcases Rütti's skill in writing for choir, organ, and percussion. The use of poetry from Rilke and Marti adds a spiritual and philosophical dimension to the work, while the use of percussion adds a subtle rhythmic element that enhances the overall effect of the piece.

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