Amen

(

1994

)

For antiphonal double chorus a cappella
Chorus a cappella or plus 1 instrument

Details

Category

Chorus a cappella or plus 1 instrument

instrumentation

antiphonal double chorus (a cappella)

duration

4 minutes

commissioned by

premiered

the Plymouth Music Series, by a chorus conducted by Philip Brunelle; Minneapolis, MN (October 2, 1995)

Program note

Scored for antiphonal double chorus, the word “Amen” is set in an alternating series of plagal (IV-I) cadences that go through the entire circle of fifths three times. As they journey, they become more and more passionate, until, after a climax, they return to the contemplative mood of the opening.

– John Corigliano

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