In may of 2017, trotta premiered his piece seven last words at carnegie hall. Seven last words for choir and orchestra michael john trotta. The piece was recently premiered by the university of. The university umc chancel choir will perform seven last words by michael john trotta with an orchestra accompaniment as part of the good friday worship service. Light shines in the darkness 2018 michael john trotta. Michael john trotta is an awardwinning composer of choral music whose latest work, seven last words, will be given its ny premiere in carnegie hall on may 27, 2017 as part of midamerica productions 34th concert season. Gscc music ministry will present michael john trottas seven last words. Seven last words septem ultima verba chamber ensemble parts. This new major work features a set of texts that have biblical origins and are often referenced in liturgical services during holy week. Michael john trotta will conduct the european premiere of magnificat for satb choirs. Seven last words of christ are seven expressions biblically attributed to jesus during his crucifixion. The adult choir, chamber choir, soloists, and orchestra will present michael john trottas new setting of seven last words, a poignant major work that musically frames christs final statements on the cross.
Mar 30, 2018 the university umc chancel choir will perform seven last words by michael john trotta with an orchestra accompaniment as part of the good friday worship service. He brings an intimate knowledge of the human voice, a rare sensitivity to the capabilities of a choral ensemble, and years of experience as an inspiring educator to thousands of singers. Following the success and carnegie hall debut of seven last words, and gloria, plans are currently under way for dr. Michael john trotta is one of the most exciting and prominent new composers of choral music, a soughtafter conductor, and dynamic clinician. Seven last words septem verbum ultima michael john trotta a 42 minute work for soprano, baritone, choir, and orchestra. This sevenmovement work delivers a tapestry of melodic richness that powerfully portrays the anticipation of. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Michael john trotta will conduct the european premiere of magnificat for satb choirs and chamber. Shop and buy seven last words septem ultima verba chamber ensemble score sheet music. Loves pure light, silent night, an album by michael john trotta, hampton roads music group chamber choir, greg gilpin on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and. Aug 24, 2016 trotta wrote seven last words for choirs in louisville, ky raleigh, n. Good friday service with seven last words university umc.
Seven last words by an american composer has been performed at carnegie hall. Seven last words kansas city repertory singers classical 2017. The piece is a sevenmovement reflection on the passion. The piece may be done with full orchestra flute, oboe, 2 trumpets in c, horn in f, timpani, harp, strings, or with a chamber orchestra version flute, oboe, horn in f, piano. It will receive its carnegie hall premiere under the baton of the composer in may of 2017. From the early days of christianity, good friday was observed as a day of sorrow and penance, and christians have gathered together to remember. Mar 25, 2018 trottas setting has been described as a modern classic and a new american masterwork. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. If you are looking for an alternative to the dubois seven last words, then by all means check out michael john trotta s setting. Spalding, conductor, kansas city repertory singers and orchestra. Choral composer and conductor michael john trotta believes the german poet rilkes words provide an apt description for this moment in his creative life. Seven last words of christ are seven expressions biblically attributed to.
Lyric musical lines, clear structure, wellcrafted writing will soon capture your emotions in this setting of the passion. The concert presentation will feature the parish choir, two soloists, and orchestral. Commissioned by a consortium of 8 choirs for simultaneous nationwide premieres during the 20192020 season, michael john trottasmagnificat is a 40minute work for choir, soprano and bass soli, and orchestra. This sevenmovement work delivers a tapestry of melodic richness that powerfully portrays the anticipation of the wonder and. Jan 06, 2017 listen to your favorite songs from michael john trotta. Michael john trottas longawaited major work, seven lastwords, is a. First united methodist church the colony presents the seven last words by michael john trotta with soloists, choir, and full orchestra on good friday, the day commemorating the crucifixion of christ.
The hope christian reformed church choir and a chamber orchestra, under the direction of dr. Its a great quote that defines the season of my career right now, trotta explains, citing his decision to leave full time academic work for full time composing and conducting. I n his famous poetics of music of 1939, stravinsky observes, a real tradition is not the relic of a past that is irretrievably gone. Loves pure light, silent night, an album by michael john trotta, hampton roads music group chamber choir, greg gilpin on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. It received its carnegie hall debut in may of 2017 under the baton of the composer. Trotta wrote seven last words for choirs in louisville, ky raleigh, n. Listen to your favorite songs from michael john trotta. The artistic experience following the success and carnegie hall debut of seven last words, and gloria, plans are currently under way for dr. The sanctuary choir and calvin singers perform michael john trotta s seven last words at first presbyterian church alexandria, louisiana on easter sunday 2017. Since that time, he has received several commissions, 6 including the major work for choir and orchestra seven last words 7, for a breath of ecstasy, 8 and gloria, 9 the premiere of which he was invited to conduct at carnegie hall. Oct 20, 2016 seven last words choir and orchestra michael john trotta october 20, 2016 by michael trotta leave a comment seven last words, is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. Choirs and orchestras in those cities will perform the 40minute work, ending with a carnegie hall performance trotta conducts next memorial day.
For a breath of ecstasy 2017 in the bleak midwinter 2016 2014 texas music educators association tmea. Michael john trotta carla maria verdinosullwold scene4. Apr, 2019 it is followed by remembering christs passion from the latin root pati, which means to endure or to suffer through a new choralorchestral work by michael john trotta. Trottas seven last words is a multimovement work approximately 40 minutes scored for sop and bar soloists, satb choir and small orchestra. Shop and buy seven last words septem ultima verba choral score sheet music. Mar 01, 2018 trottas desire to connect traditional music with his own unique compositional voice is also at the core of seven last words, which he debuted in may of 2017 at carnegie hall. Musicalamerica michael john trotta named distinguished. Seven last words by michael john trotta, msm70390 for purchasing information, visit. Seven last words choir and orchestra michael john trotta. Seven last words septem ultima verba michael john trotta soprano and baritone soli, satb, and piano or full orchestra or chamber ensemble this longawaited major work is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from. Trottas setting has been described as a modern classic and a new american masterwork. If you are looking for an alternative to the dubois seven last words, then by all means check out michael john trottas setting.
Michael john trotta s seven last words vaughn roste w ith its carnegie hall premiere on may 27, 2017, michael john trotta b. New york, ny, 2017may03 epr network a magnificent example of an original compositional voice that acknowledges and includes tradition, michael john trottas seven last words transcends the boundaries of genre and conveys a powerful and emotive drama. Fueled by a passion to share new music that engages conductors, ensembles, and audiences alike, michael john trotta b. Apr 19, 2019 first united methodist church the colony presents the seven last words by michael john trotta with soloists, choir, and full orchestra on good friday, the day commemorating the crucifixion of christ. It is followed by remembering christs passion from the latin root pati, which means to endure or to suffer through a new choralorchestral work by michael john trotta.
Michael john trottas longawaited major work, seven last words, is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. Seven last words, an album by michael john trotta, kansas city repertory singers, kansas city repertory orchestra, ben a. This sevenmovement choral journey through the passion delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. The holder of a doctorate in choral conducting from louisiana state university where he studied with ken fulton, trotta has. Kansas city repertory singers, kansas city repertory orchestra, ben a spalding. In 2015, trotta relocated to new york city to work as a fulltime freelance composer. By michael john trottamelanie scafide russell, kansas city repertory singers, kansas city repertory orchestra. Oct 06, 2016 seven last words by michael john trotta, msm70390 for purchasing information, visit. Trottas desire to connect traditional music with his own unique compositional voice is also at the core of seven last words, which he debuted in may of 2017 at carnegie hall.
Seven last words septem ultima verba choral score by. It is both accessible and challenging to singer and listener alike. He brings an intimate knowledge of the human voice, a rare sensitivity to the capabilities of a choral ensemble, and years of experience as an inspiring educator to thousands of singers each year. We are thrilled to have him as part of our 38th year and beyond. Melanie russell, soprano, and david farwig, baritone. Since that time, he has received several commissions, including the major work for choir and orchestra seven last words, for a breath of ecstasy, and gloria, the premiere of which he was invited to conduct at carnegie hall. This longawaited major work is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph.
Composer and conductor michael trotta has had commissions performed at multiple major conventions such as acda, nafme, ago, and tmea. Seven last words septem ultima verba michael john trottas longawaited major work, seven lastwords, is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. Michael john trottas longawaited major work, seven lastwords, is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. Michael john trottas next major work, magnificat which will be premiered in the u. David baar, will present michael john trottas new setting of seven last words, on good friday, april. Seven last words is a multimovement work approximately 40 minutes scored for. Seven last words new england symphonic ensemble carnegie hall saturday may 27, 8pm. Spalding on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Seven last words choir and orchestra michael john trotta october 20, 2016 by michael trotta leave a comment seven last words, is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph.
Drawing on his experience as a conductor and clinician, he brings artistry. Seven last words septem ultima verba chamber ensemble. Oct 10, 2018 michael john trottas longawaited major work, seven lastwords, is a sevenmovement choral journey through the passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. First united methodist church presents seven last words by. This will be the first time that trotta will conduct his own composition in a midamerica productions carnegie hall concert. The piece, published by morningstar music, is a sevenmovement reflection on the passion, which incorporates the wide range of emotions that the pivotal event in. A sevenmovement choral journey through the passion. The work unfolds to reveal a complex tapestry of states of emotion. These africanamerican meneach killed by police or by authority figuresare the subject of a powerful multimovement choral work by atlantabased composer joel thompson titled seven last words of the unarmed. Soprano and baritone soli, satb, and piano or full orchestra flute, oboe, 2 trumpets.
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