O Magnum Mysterium
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SATB choir - Early intermediate
SKU: GI.G-HRMG2161.4
Composed by Michael John Trotta. General, Christmas. Trotta. Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. GIA Publications #HRMG2161.4. Published by GIA Publications (GI.G-HRMG2161.4).UPC: 785147101055. Latin. Text source: Traditional.
A wonderfully expressive a cappella setting of the traditional Christmas text. Carefully prepared dissonances and use of close harmonies thoughtfully paint the text as a sense of awe and wonder permeate the setting. The work concludes with the opening material sung on "Alleluia " with a soaring soprano descant. May be performed in English or Latin. .