Lux in templo familiae sacratae, op. 36a

for mixed choir and saxophone quartet

Composed: 2024

Instrumentation:

4-part mixed choir (SATB), Soprano sax., Alto sax., Tenor sax. and Baritone sax.

Duration: 7:25

Annotation:

This is an adaptation/arrangement/fusion of movement parts from the Sanctus and Gloria of my Missa Latina, op.36. A (German) composition competition was the reason for this arrangement. The instrumentation with mixed choir (SATB) and saxophone quartet was specified; the compositions also had to be inspired by one or more of the specified pictures/photos. I decided in favour of ‘Sagrada Família’ (see photo). The choice of choral text was left to the composers.

4-part movement:

Lux in templo familiae sacratae:

1. A1: Adagio con moltissima espressione

2. B1: Moderato espressivo e cantabile

3. A1: Adagio con moltissima espressione

4. B2: Moderato espressivo e cantabile

Texts:

● Excerpts from Latin texts of the Catholic liturgy

Dedication:

● the brilliant Catalan architect of the Sagrada Família: Antoni Gaudí in memoriam

Score:

● AlexiSongs (»» extract from: score)