Ramon Humet
Al·leluia
Duration: 5'
Choir: mixed choir
Al·leluia
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Al·leluia (Alleluia) is the seventh and last movement of the choral work Llum (Light). This work has been recorded by the Latvian Radio Choir conducted by Sigvards Klava and released on an award-winning CD produced by Ondine Records.
Al·leluia (Alleluia) is the seventh and last movement of Llum (Light), an invitation to take a journey inward, to travel to the immense space which is, precisely, what makes us human, to that silent place which exists within us, to the deep wellspring that is the birthplace of everything, to the bright sapling of Peace; to the infinite, which announces the Mystery; to the gift of Life, Peace and Love. The text was written by Vicenc Santamaria, a monk from the monastery of Montserrat.
The text of Al·leluia (Alleluia), together with the experience of hearing a number of anonymous, eighteenth-century Orthodox plainchants, provided the necessary inspiration for the composition of music that is calm and peaceful, radiating serene joy. The inclusion of long pauses between phrases and the endless repetition of four chords in the tenor and bass parts encourages us to listen deeply and to respond with joy to the gifts of music and of Life.
Ramon Humet