Every Purpose Under the Heaven

天下万物 "是为伴奏混声合唱团与女高音和男高音独唱编排的，是向西方文明最重要的文化地标之一--1611 年詹姆士王《圣经》--致敬的音乐。为庆祝《圣经》问世 400 周年，古多尔将《创世纪》到《启示录》中十个最具表现力的段落汇集在一起，创作出一部既充满历史厚重感，又与当今社会息息相关的清唱剧。在音乐上，这部作品展现了古道尔深受喜爱的风格的所有特征--高亢的旋律、充满活力的节奏和完美的线条。然而，这部作品为歌手和观众提供了更多的东西：一个向新一代介绍这一历史文本的表现力和古老真理的机会"

作曲家: Goodall, Howard
乐器: Mixed Voices, Piano, Soprano Voice, Tenor Voice
出版社: Faber Music
原文简介:
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