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- Phillip Faber
Puer Natus Est (2017)
- Edition Wilhelm Hansen Copenhagen (World)
Programme Note
The work is based on the Latin Christmas hymn Puer natus in Bethlehem from the 13th century, and along the way, the German fishing melody Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem from the 16th century onwards.The latter can be sung in English, German or Danish at will.
The small group (bar 36f) can be sung by treble or mixed voices, e.g. placed with some distance to the choir. Omitting the lower octave works fine as well.
The Danish version of the Latin hymn is known to all Danes, children included, so when the work is performed in Denmark, one should consider the possibility of asking the audience to sing along with the melody together with the small group.
The Latin text should be pronounced in Italian. The short soprano solo at the end should be sung by a fluent, slim voice, preferably with a graceful stretch.
The work can be sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment.
The work was commissioned by MidtVest Girls Choir and conductor Dorte Bille.
The work is also available in a version for mixed voices (SATB) and piano.
The small group (bar 36f) can be sung by treble or mixed voices, e.g. placed with some distance to the choir. Omitting the lower octave works fine as well.
The Danish version of the Latin hymn is known to all Danes, children included, so when the work is performed in Denmark, one should consider the possibility of asking the audience to sing along with the melody together with the small group.
The Latin text should be pronounced in Italian. The short soprano solo at the end should be sung by a fluent, slim voice, preferably with a graceful stretch.
The work can be sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment.
The work was commissioned by MidtVest Girls Choir and conductor Dorte Bille.
The work is also available in a version for mixed voices (SATB) and piano.
Scores
Excerpt