Mark Vigil
And Yet There Could Be Love
Duration: 2'
Choir: mixed choir
And Yet There Could Be Love
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Mark Vigil
gemischter Chor (And Yet There Could Be Love)
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Type: Chorpartitur
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The challenge of a cappella choir is to make sure the music is engaging enough so as to not draw attention to the fact that there is no instrumental accompaniment whatsoever. How is the composer to satisfy with confidence the expectations of the listener’s ear. The composition’s “heart of the matter” and the craftsmanship of the composer are both wonderfully exposed. Therefor the composition needs to be imaginative in its own right so that it can exist alone without the need of instrumental accompaniment. A cappella choir is a test of resolve, a test of faithfulness. A cappella is an honest unelaborated musical response to a worthwhile text. A chorus without an escort reveals just what a powerhouse it can be.
The text “And Yet There Could Be Love” was created by an anonymous Vietnamese poet. The homophonic setting of this text ensures that the text will be easily understood and appreciated. The simple and indelible gentleness expressed in this text served as simple inspiration, encouragement and incentive for this musical rendering.