Waltons Ecce Novum
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Summary of This Score
"Ecce Novum" sets a Latin text with a meditative character to music, in an immersive choral writing where liturgical tradition meets an almost cinematic sensitivity. The harmonic progression, bright and carefully guided, establishes an atmosphere of contemplation while maintaining a very singing warmth. The piano plays a central role: it supports the vocal line with flexibility and provides a musical breathing that favors phrasing, nuance, and continuity of the discourse.
Designed for an intermediate-level mixed SATB choir, this choral score particularly invites attention to intonation, blending of timbres, and chord stability to reveal the full transparency of colors. The addition of a string quartet (optional) allows for an expanded sonic spectrum and creates a true halo around the choir, ideal in reverberant acoustics or for a more "concert" rendering. An inspiring work to develop musicality, balance, and expressiveness, while offering the audience a page of contemporary sacred repertoire that is immediately moving.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Religious, Sacred | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Ola Gjeilo | Language | Latin |
| Instrumentation | SATB, Piano and opt. String Quartet | Difficulty | INTERMEDIATE |
| Product Type | Choral Scores | Pages | 12 |
| Collection | Walton Choral | Year of Publication | 2017 |
| Genre | Sacred Music | ||
Questions frequently asked
Ecce Novum by Ola Gjeilo: what instrumentation is planned?
The score is arranged for SATB mixed choir with piano. The four voice parts soprano, alto, tenor, and bass are accompanied by piano. An optional string quartet can complement the ensemble.
Is Ecce Novum sung in Latin?
The text of this sacred work is in Latin.
What level is required to sing Ecce Novum?
The indicated level is intermediate. Particular attention is required for intonation, blending of timbres, and chord stability.
Is the string quartet mandatory?
The string quartet is optional. Its addition broadens the sound spectrum around the choir and enhances the acoustic reverberation effect.
How many pages does this choral score have?
The score has 12 pages. It was published in 2017 in the Walton Choral series.
