Every Purpose Under the Heaven

天下萬物 "是為伴奏混聲合唱團與女高音和男高音獨唱編排的，是向西方文明最重要的文化地標之一--1611 年詹姆士王《聖經》--致敬的音樂。為慶祝《聖經》問世 400 周年，古多爾將《創世紀》到《啟示錄》中十個最具表現力的段落彙集在一起，創作出一部既充滿歷史厚重感，又與當今社會息息相關的清唱劇。在音樂上，這部作品展現了古道爾深受喜愛的風格的所有特徵--高亢的旋律、充滿活力的節奏和完美的線條。然而，這部作品為歌手和觀眾提供了更多的東西：一個向新一代介紹這一歷史文本的表現力和古老真理的機會"

作曲家: Goodall, Howard
樂器: Mixed Voices, Piano, Soprano Voice, Tenor Voice
出版社: Faber Music
原文簡介:
Every purpose under the heaven, arranged for an accompanied mixed voices choir with soprano and tenor solos, is a musical tribute to one of the most important cultural landmarks of Western civilisation – the 1611 King James Bible. Written in celebration of the Bible’s 400-year anniversary, Goodall has brought together ten of the most expressive passages, from Genesis to Revelation, to create an oratorio that is at once steeped in historic grandeur and utterly relevant in today’s society. Musically, it displays all the hallmarks of Goodall’s well-loved style – soaring melodies, rhythmic vitality and perfectly crafted lines. However, this work offers singers and audiences something more: an opportunity to introduce new generations to the expressive power and ancient truths of this historic text. Commissioned as a gift to the United Learning Trust, Every purpose under the heaven is suitable for young singers, choral societies and church choirs of all abilities. It may be accompanied by piano, using the reduction provided, or chamber orchestra (score and parts available from the Faber Music Hire Library). Duration: 45 Minutes