The Chelsea Carol

Description

• Composer: Eric Whitacre
• Author: Charles A. Silvestri
• Publisher: Shadow Water Music

Come thou Wisdom, Gift of Winter - Composed for the Choirs of Birmingham-Southern College Service of Lessons and Carols, this meditative advent work for SATB divisi voices and organ with a Latin text by Charles Anthony Silvestri features chant-like melodies over vocal and organ pedal tones, vivid dissonances and striking dynamic contrasts. Duration ca. 7:20.