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Seven Last Words
(Septem Ultima Verba)

Trotta, Michael John

SKU
70-390*
MorningStar Music Publishers
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Seven Last Words (Choral Score) - 70-390
$9.95
Seven Last Words (Downloadable Choral Score) - file_70-390-E *Downloadable choral octavo minimum order quantity is 6.
$9.95
Seven Last Words (Preview Pack) - 70-390P
$18.00
Seven Last Words (CD Recording) - 70-390CD
$10.00
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Seven Last Words (Full Orchestra Score) - 70-390A
$75.00
Seven Last Words (Full Orchestra Parts) - 70-390B
$150.00
Seven Last Words (Chamber Ensemble Score) - 70-390C
$35.00
Seven Last Words (Chamber Ensemble Parts) - 70-390D
$50.00
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SKU70-390*
Complimentary DownloadsTrumpet 1 in B-flat
Trumpet 2 in B-flat
Violin Part Replacement Page
Viola Part Replacement Page
Programming Resources
 
Composer/ArrangerTrotta, Michael John
Voicing & InstrumentsSoprano and Baritone Soli, SATB, and Piano or Full Orchestra or Chamber Ensemble
SeriesPresbyterian Association of Musicians Series
DifficultyMedium
Text LanguageEnglish, Latin
Popular Choral SearchesMulti-Movement Work: 30+ min
Liturgical YearGeneral, Lent, Triduum/Three Days
ScriptureLuke 23:34, 37, 42-46; John 19:23-28, 30; Matthew 6:10; Matthew 27:40, 46, 51-52, 54; Mark 15:32, 34; Psalms 75; Psalms 76:9
Duration40:00
PublisherMorningStar Music Publishers
Recording CreditsRecorded by Kansas City Repertory Singers & Chamber Orchestra, Ben A. Spalding, conductor, Melanie Russell, soprano, David Farwig, baritone.

This long-awaited major work is a seven-movement choral journey through the Passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness to majestic triumph. A rare gem, powerfully emotive and effective in both liturgical and concert settings. The work may be performed in either English or in Latin. Duration: 40 min.

Movements include:
1. Father, Forgive Them
2. Today, You Will Be with Me
3. Behold Your Son
4. I Thirst
5. My God, Why Have You Abandoned Me?
6. Into Your Hands I Surrender My Soul
7. It is Finished.


The piece may be done with Full Orchestra (Flute, Oboe, 2 Trumpets in C, Horn in F, Timpani, Harp, Strings), or with a Chamber Ensemble (Flute, Oboe, Horn in F, Piano).
Preview pack includes a choral score and CD recording.