In Dulci Jubilo (Live Premiere)

from In Dulci Jubilo by Neil Anderson-Himmelspach/Performed by Illumni Men's Chorale

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This is the premiere of the composition performed at Pacific Lutheran University's Mary Baker Russell Concert Hall.

This is an arrangement of the traditional In Dulci Jubilo text. Bach's arrangement is jubilant. In this arrangement the composer explained, “I was expecting the my first child as I composed this work and I was thinking of the peaceful joy I was feeling as I awaited her birth. I focused the composition on the sweetness of the text. I wanted to portray an image of a more introverted and contemplative joy rather than an outward joyous praise. I thought or Mary holding Jesus for the first time and how that joy was present, but exhaustive after giving birth. The chords are sometimes unresolved and the harmonies are dense and brooding at times, but ultimately, I hope the listener hears the tenderness and sweet joy in the composition.”

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In dulci jubilo,
Nun singet und seid froh!
Unsers Herzens Wonne
Leit in praesepio,
Und leuchtet als die Sonne
Matris in gremio,
Alpha es et O, Alpha es et O!

In quiet joy
Now sing with hearts aglow!
Our delight and pleasure
Lies in a manger;
Like sunshine is our treasure
in the mother's lap.
Thou art Alpha and Omega

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from In Dulci Jubilo, released July 21, 2014
Arranged and Composed by Neil Anderson-Himmelspach
www.spachmusic.com
Performed by Illumni Men's Chorale
www.illumnimenschorale.com

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Neil Anderson-Himmelspach Fort Worth, Texas

Neil Anderson-Himmelspach is an Assistant Professor of Music Technology and Theory/Composition at Texas Christian University. Neil received his Doctor of Music degree in Composition and Music Theory from Florida State University. His compositions have been performed in the United States and Europe. ... more

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