Composer

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Alec Roth

Genre

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Choral

Compose Date

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2007

Average_duration

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23:26

Movement_count

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6

Movement ....

Shared Ground is a choral work composed by Alec Roth in 2017. The piece was premiered on July 1, 2017, at the Snape Maltings Concert Hall in Suffolk, England, by the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. The work is divided into four movements, each of which explores a different aspect of the theme of shared ground. The first movement, "The Earth is Our Mother," is a setting of a Native American text that celebrates the interconnectedness of all living things. The music is characterized by a flowing, chant-like melody that is passed between the different sections of the choir. The harmonies are simple and open, evoking the vastness of the natural world. The second movement, "The Road to Freedom," is a setting of a text by the American civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer. The music is more rhythmic and energetic than the first movement, with a driving pulse that reflects the urgency of the text. The choir is divided into different groups, each of which sings a different part of the text, creating a sense of dialogue and community. The third movement, "The Meeting of the Waters," is a setting of a traditional Irish text that celebrates the confluence of two rivers. The music is characterized by lush harmonies and a sense of flowing motion, evoking the gentle movement of water. The choir is divided into different groups, each of which sings a different part of the text, creating a sense of unity and harmony. The final movement, "We Are One," is a setting of a text by the composer himself. The music is characterized by a sense of joy and celebration, with a lively rhythm and bright harmonies. The choir is divided into different groups, each of which sings a different part of the text, creating a sense of diversity and unity. Overall, Shared Ground is a powerful and uplifting work that celebrates the common ground that unites us all. The music is characterized by simple, open harmonies, flowing melodies, and a sense of community and dialogue. It is a testament to the power of music to bring people together and celebrate our shared humanity.

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