Brilliantly scored for organ, brass quintet, and SSATB choir, this lengthy Easter anthem is for advanced choirs with a strong soprano section and an skilled organist. Beginning with a chromatic fanfare (hints of the Lydian mode mixed with the parallel minor) in the organ, though squarely framed by G major, the instruments play a vital role throughout the unfolding of the piece: virtuosic interludes abound. This piece will be especially effective in resonant, cathedral-like spaces.
