Psalm 150 Arrangement for small ensemble (arr. by A. Landgraf) by Cesar Auguste Franck 4-Part - Sheet Music

Coro SATB, 2 Vl, Va, Vc, Cb, Org, [Timp, Cymbal, Arpa]

SKU: CA.4009855

Arrangement for small ensemble (arr. by A. Landgraf). Composed by Cesar Auguste Franck. Arranged by Armin Landgraf. French Sacred Music. German title: Psalm 150 (Landgraf). Sacred vocal music, Praise and thanks, Psalms. Choral score. Composed 1884. FWV 69. 8 pages. Duration 5 minutes. Carus Verlag #CV 40.098/55. Published by Carus Verlag (CA.4009855).

ISBN 9790007061708. 8.27 x 11.69 inches. Language: Latin/German.

The present setting of Psalm 150 from 1884 is one of César Franck's late works. It shows the highly individual elements of the composer's style in concentrated form: a consciously symphonic idiom, bold and unmistakable harmonies, largely characterized by their chromaticism and unusual concepts of form. The popularity of this work has largely been hindered by the need for large instrumental resources for so short a piece. The present arrangement of the Psalm for choir, strings and organ (ad libitum: harp and percussion) is intended as a compromise that retains much of the original sonority, but keeping the work within the scope and possibilities of churches desirous of performing works with instrumental accompaniment within the context of liturgy.

With this arrangement for chamber orchestra (strings, organo plus timpani, cymbal and harp ad lib), smaller choirs, as well as choirs with more limited resources of space or finance, can now perform this work too. However, the symphonic character and wide dynamic range of the work remain.