Choral works full of lyrical melodies and harmonic variety: our recommendations reflect the tranquillity and magic of the early morning hours and capture the emotional depth of this special atmosphere. Discover works by Fauré, Ravel, Rheinberger, Hauptmann and Strauss that convey this wonderful mood.
Ravel composed this piece in 1905 for his fifth and final attempt to win the Prix de Rome. Despite the strict specifications of the competition, he created an individual and harmonically colorful work that highlights the range of sounds the orchestra is capable of producing.
Denis Rouger’s choral arrangement of Fauré’s song for solo voice and piano describes the dawn in three verses with an intense piano accompaniment: from fading stars to sparkling sixteenth notes and shimmering harmonies, the first rays of sunlight are captured in G major.
Fauré’s setting of Victor Hugo’s text describes an unfulfilled love between a celestial butterfly and an earthly flower, brought to life by a dance-like piano accompaniment in 6/8. This version is arranged for choir by Denis Rouger.
Inspired by Silvestre’s poetry, Fauré created Le secret, a mysterious and melancholy French art song with simple but harmonically rich piano accompaniment. A choral arrangement by Denis Rouger.
In this commission for the Riga Youth Choir with the title Salve al Celeste Sol Sonoro, Grau captures the beauty of sunlight in powerful choral harmony. Ideal for choirs wanting to discover new sounds.
In Morgenlied (Morning Song) from his Drei geistliche Gesänge, Rheinberger illustrates the triumphant victory of the morning over the night, while the nightingale sings on freshly dewed branches.
Richard Strauss paints a world full of hope and renewal conveyed in gentle melodies and harmonious sounds. Clytus Gottwald’s transcription is ideal for lovers of art songs and choirs looking for a sonorous challenge.
Hauptmann’s Morning Song from his Six Sacred Songs captures the spiritual depth and solemn song of praise at the beginning of a new day, demonstrated with subtle melodies and harmonic sophistication.
This song transports us to the rustling forest, where birds awaken jubilantly and roses and flowers give off their fragrances. A musical journey into a summer morning full of vivid images.
This powerful song unfolds the allegorical beauty of a new day, symbolized by the rising sun, praising Christ musically as the eternal light.
