Requiem
Light Shines in the Darkness 2024
The Requiem Light Shines in the Darkness is a composition for solo viola and mixed choir. John Høybye has set a text by Edward Broadbridge. The predominantly English-language poem contains Latin passages, in particular from the Requiem Mass, as well as the motto “Lux in tenebris lucet” (Light shines in the darkness). As in the “companion piece” by this creative duo (Psalm 151, Carus 10.113), the string instrument and choir enter into a dialog. Representing light or the voice of God, the viola leads the choir, representing humanity, through the shadow of death.
A Requiem full of beautifully plaintive sounds, but also featuring rousing rhythms that give hope and light in the darkness.
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Composer
John Høybye
| 1939The Danish composer and choral conductor John Høybye is recognised far beyond Scandinavia as a conductor, arranger and composer, especially of choral music. Høybye is represented in the Carus programme with a selection of his works.
As a conductor, he has led numerous international ensembles in masterclasses, at festivals and on concert tours, including the Tritonus Choir, which he founded, the Danish and Hungarian Radio Choirs, the symphony orchestras from Århus, Ålborg and Zealand and the Danish Radio Big Band.
As a composer, he has made a significant contribution to the renewal of Scandinavian choral music, not least by successfully combining the classical choral sound with elements of gospel and jazz music. In 1993, the Danish Choral Society honoured him as ‘Composer of the Year’. Six years later, the Danish Composer's Society honoured him with the annual award.
Jazz elements also characterise the works published by Carus, including This Human Life! for solo voice and mixed choir.
Personal details
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Songwriter / Librettist
Edward Broadbridge
| 1944
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