The single word "alleluia" is used as the basis for harmonic exploration as the slowly moving pulsed a cappella harmonies build and diminish. Feature a soprano soloist or the section on an ethereal descant
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These three pieces are translated into English but are based on Japanese poems by Yamabe no Akahito, Sakanoue no Korenori, and Takayama Sozei. Creating a quiet winter soundscape with tight cluster
This captivating selection is a ritual song celebrating the saints (the lesen) in a hallelujah (ayibobo). With lyrics in Haitian creole, Swedish, and English, an uptempo world beat, and a
This anthem begins with a warm and inviting a cappella section for the setting of the text from Matthew, "Come unto me you who are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." There are lovely vocal lines and
This traditional Swedish polska was composed as a love theme and is based on texts by Swedish author Sara Lidman. The lilting rhythm is a triplet polska (a Swedish dancing tune) and the lyrics are
A beautiful and strong message in Swedish promoting peace and love for the earth has been sweetly put to music.
Loosely based on a Gregorian chant, this piece features harmonies that are warm and modern. Apart from the Latin text, there is really no sense of the ancient here - moving parts are structured with full
The composer writes: "During the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, I decided to write down some of the melodies, phrases, and expressions that have come to me over the years. These melodies appeared when I
"Mother Earth". A beautiful take on The Lord's prayer. The poem reminds us that our actions here on our planet Earth have had and will forever have environmental effects. And that we have a common mission
This colorful upbeat song brings joy to both musicians and listeners with syncopated rhythms that make you want to move. Includes Haitian creole and Swedish lyrics with an English translation, and fun
This wondrously beautiful and inviting music embodies the magic and wonder of the Nativity. Based on ancient chant, the modern a cappella harmonies move and explore sonorities that bring colorful dimension
This is a lovingly arranged piece whose lyrics (in Swedish) assure listeners that God will love and accept them whoever they are. The warm harmonies will wrap your audience in a blanket of acceptance.
With lyrics based on authentic quotes from prisoners facing execution, this innovative work allows a number of silenced voices to come forward in emotional goodbyes, pleas for forgiveness, assurances of
This joyous piece extols the virtues of making music and singing together. With English lyrics in a rhythmically challenging arrangement, this selection evokes images of fireworks in a true celebration of
An atmospheric composition with a soothing and reassuring message, this a cappella anthem uses the John 14:27 text, "Peace I leave with you. My peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto
This traditional Swedish folk song associated with Saint Stephen is sung on Saint Lucy's Day. It is given a lovely a cappella setting in this version from Ostergotland in the southeast of Sweden.
Translated as "winter dusk," this beautiful winter piece with tight harmonies in multiple meters features Swedish and Finnish lyrics written by Ingegard Sundell specifically for this song. They describe a