Composer

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John Rutter

Genre

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Choral

Style

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Choral

Compose Date

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2001

Average_duration

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29:22

Movement_count

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7

Movement ....

"Feel the Spirit" is a choral work composed by John Rutter in 2001. It was premiered on May 12, 2001, at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The work is a collection of seven spirituals arranged for choir and orchestra, with each movement featuring a different soloist. The first movement, "Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho," is a lively and rhythmic piece that features a solo trumpet and a call-and-response section between the choir and soloist. The second movement, "Steal Away," is a slower and more contemplative piece that features a solo soprano and a gentle orchestral accompaniment. The third movement, "I Got a Robe," is an upbeat and joyful piece that features a solo baritone and a lively orchestral accompaniment. The fourth movement, "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child," is a haunting and melancholy piece that features a solo mezzo-soprano and a sparse orchestral accompaniment. The fifth movement, "Ev'ry Time I Feel the Spirit," is a lively and energetic piece that features a solo tenor and a driving orchestral accompaniment. The sixth movement, "Deep River," is a slow and contemplative piece that features a solo alto and a gentle orchestral accompaniment. The final movement, "When the Saints Go Marching In," is a rousing and celebratory piece that features the full choir and orchestra. It includes a call-and-response section between the choir and soloist, as well as a lively instrumental interlude. Overall, "Feel the Spirit" is a vibrant and uplifting work that showcases Rutter's skill as a composer and arranger. The use of soloists and varied orchestration adds depth and texture to the work, while the spirituals themselves provide a rich and meaningful source of inspiration.

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