Description

The liturgical text comes from Acts of the Apostles, Chapter 2, where the Holy Spirit falls upon the Apostles and they start to speak in many languages.The phrases consist of short exclamations like "Bless the Lord, my soul, and all that is within me!", translated in more than ten languages. The phrases of Peter may be recited in the local language.

Instrumentation

chx, hand bells / pno

Category

Vocal and Choral Works

Premiere

Gloria Choir and Estonian Handbell Ensemble Campanelli. Pentecote service at the Church Music festival of Jyväskylä, May 2012.

Piano version: Gloria Choir's German tour in August 2012, cond. Timo Nuoranne

Commisioned by / dedications

Written for Gloria choir

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