Customer Reviews for Gloria
tloomis
Location: from Seattle, WA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate
August 26, 2011
Poulenc's Gloria (Reduction piano et chant)
This is a good transcription of the orchestra writing. Note size, markings, etc. are great from an accompanist's POV. The music sits well and opens easily for both accompanist and singer. Notes and text are easy to read. I recommend this edition for accompanists & singers alike. The beautiful choral writing can be rhythmically and harmonically complex. There are many added accidentals and large jumps; expect to spend significant time on part learning BEFORE tutti rehearsals. Fluency in solfege would be a big plus. The piece itself is very beautiful, and will be rewarding to perform.
17 of 30 people found this review helpful.
Emma Crew
Location: from Seattle, WA
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
August 13, 2011
costs more but worth it.
This edition costs quite a bit more than the voices only version, but is well worth the extra expense. The piano reduction is a huge help for practice purposes, and great for knowing where you are during a performance. Also, the other score contains errors - we found three on a read-through, but I'm sure there are others.
20 of 39 people found this review helpful.
Ann Beauchamp
Location: from
Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced
April 17, 2009
Great choral work
I would classify this as a great choral work. I would not select this as a work for a worship/church setting. Many choral works are set to liturgical texts, but do not leave the singer or the listener feeling as though they were drawn into the presence of the Lord. Check with the conductor about whether to purchase the choral version or the version with accompaniment. Page numbers are not the same.
19 of 42 people found this review helpful.
Gail D.
Location: from Thousand Oaks, CA
August 14, 2008
Poulenc
I ordered the gloria so my sister and I could prepare to sing it for the Interlochen Alumni Weekend performance last July. My sister had never sung it before, so having the score was very helpful to work with. This score is very well done--clear printng, good layout--very helpful. And the performance went very well! Thank you!
22 of 48 people found this review helpful.