Hal Leonard Oratorio Anthology alto/MEZZO-soprano
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Summary of This Sheet Music
This sheet music brings together an anthology of sacred arias from major works in the vocal repertoire. You will find emblematic pages, particularly appreciated for their expressive intensity and the quality of their melodic writing, ranging from the fervor of the Baroque to the dramatic power of Romanticism. The program thus spans different styles and aesthetics, allowing for the exploration of contrasting phrasing, long and sustained vocal lines, as well as in-depth work on diction and musical intention.
The content juxtaposes arias taken from masterpieces such as the Mass in B minor and the great Passions by Bach ("Erbarme dich, mein Gott," "Es ist vollbracht," "Buss und Reu," "Von den Stricken meiner Sünden"), Handel 's Messiah ("He was despised," "But who may abide," "O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion," "Thou art gone up on high"), as well as Mendelssohn 's Elijah ("O rest in the Lord," "Woe unto them who forsake Him"). The volume also opens up to the world of the Stabat Mater through several composers, including Pergolesi, Rossini, Haydn, and Dvo?ák, offering varied atmospheres from the most intimate contemplation to more fiery episodes.
It also includes arias from major liturgical and concert works: "Laudamus te" (Mozart), "Liber scriptus" (Verdi), "Esurientes implevit" and "Qui sedes ad dextram Patris" (Vivaldi), as well as excerpts from Bach's Christmas Oratorio ("Bereite dich, Zion," "Schlafe, mein Liebster," "Schliesse, mein Herze"). A particularly rich selection to support regular work on vocal technique, endurance, and style, while building a solid sacred music repertoire.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composers | Johann Sebastian Bach, Gioachino Rossini, Georg Friedrich Handel, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Giuseppe Verdi, Felix Mendelssohn, Antonio Vivaldi, Antonín Dvo?ák, Joseph Haydn | Genre | classical sheet music, sacred music, oratorio arias |
Questions frequently asked
Is this anthology suitable for alto and mezzo-soprano voices?
The title indicates an edition intended for alto and mezzo-soprano voices, focused on arias from oratorio and sacred music.
Which Bach arias are included in this collection?
Several excerpts from Bach are featured, including "Erbarme dich, mein Gott", "Es ist vollbracht", "Buss und Reu" and "Von den Stricken meiner Sünden". Pages from the Christmas Oratorio are also included: "Bereite dich, Zion", "Schlafe, mein Liebster" and "Schliesse, mein Herze".
Are there any arias from Handel's Messiah?
The selection includes four arias from Georg Friedrich Handel's Messiah: "He was despised", "But who may abide", "O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion" and "Thou art gone up on high".
Which Stabat Mater composers are represented?
The Stabat Mater repertoire features works by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, Gioachino Rossini, Joseph Haydn and Antonín Dvorák. These excerpts cover moods ranging from intimate reflection to more dramatic expression.
Does Hal Leonard Oratorio Anthology alto/MEZZO-soprano contain pieces by Mozart and Verdi?
Mozart is represented by "Laudamus te" and Verdi by "Liber scriptus". Additionally, there are pieces such as "Esurientes implevit" and "Qui sedes ad dextram Patris" by Vivaldi, as well as two arias from Mendelssohn's Elijah. The collection allows for exploring contrasting phrasing, diction, and sustained vocal lines.
