MUSIC BY FRANZ BIEBL 1906-2001 CQ2611 A Bouquet of Biebl , SATB a cappella, 1.65. A collection marking the 100th anniversary of the composer's birth. It contains six short pieces previously published separately (now available only in this edition). German and English text (except #4). 1. Love Song (Liebeslied). View Sample Text from Die Wallenburger Verlobung musical by Rudolf Pikola. A delightful three-strophe song in mixed 3/4 2/4 time that says, "My heart has found its home with you." 2. Canonic Blessing (Glueckwunsch [Best Wishes]). View Sample A blessing suitable for any festive occasion honoring one or more persons, such as a birthday, wedding, retirement, etc. The music forms a canon between the voices. 3. Wishes (Wuensche). View Sample A delightful expression of "best wishes" for a wedding or any special occasion. Words by Helmut Zöpfl. 4. The Golden Coin (Der Taler). View Sample English text only, based on the German by Egon Pfrenger. A 'chanson d'amour.' The balladeer finds a golden coin which will buy him all his heart desires, but then he meets her and . . . ! 5. The Elderberry Bush (Hinter dem Holderbusch) View Sample Another 'chanson d'amour.' with rapidly changing 4/4 - 3/4 rhythms to counterpoint the dance of the lovers. Text by Max Barthel. Thou Art Mine (Du Bist Mein). View Sample A love song for a wedding, or romantic occasion, using a medieval German text. CQ9506 Leise kommt ein Lied gegangen, $1.65 View Sample Christmas Carol, Softly Comes a Song at Evening, by Franz Biebl, arranged for SATB choir, and Boys Choir with piano accompaniment and English text by Wilbur Skeels. CQ9709 Ich Bin Ein Christ (Christ I Receive), $1.65 View Sample Two settings in one ocatavo! Contains CQ9709-A (SATB a cappella), and CQ9709-B (Unison accompanied) versions of this setting of a text by Hermann Claudius. English text by Wilbur Skeels CQ9711 The Snowflakes Fall (Die Flokn Falln), $1.65 View Sample A Bavarian lullaby for Advent, SATB a cappella or with keyboard. Duration 3'47. Original text by Helmut Zöpfl, English version by Wilbur Skeels. CQ9801 Christmas Call (Weihnachtlicher Ruf), $.95 View Sample In the style of a Bavarian Jodler, an Advent & Christmas call to worship arr. for unison, SATB, TTBB, and 3-pt women's or treble choir. German text with English version by Wilbur Skeels. CQ9901 Five Exultations for baritone solo and chorus, 15 pp. $2.95 (not available separately).CQ9901-1 Celebrate, sing a new song! (Jauchzet, singet Lieder!). German text by Annette von Droste-Hulshoff. English text by Wilbur Skeels. An exultant song for Easter Sunday with the chorus singing "Celebrate" while the soloist tells the story. Range up to high F. View SampleCQ9901-2 Lord, grant that I may see. (Herr, gibt mir daß ich sehe). In the night before the resurrection dawn, one waits to see with the eye of faith. Another text from Droste-Hulshoff. A highly emotional and personal effect is achieved with the soloist's prayer, supported by a chant-like chorus. View Sample CQ9901-3 Now dawning is the glorious day. (Erschienen ist der herrlich Tag),Another Easter motet, based on a 16th century German text. The chorus sings Hallelujahs while the soloist has the main text. View Sample CQ9901-4 Sing with rejoicing. (Singet mit Freuden). The text is from Heinrich Schütz. The soloist (range to high F#) and chorus move antiphonally through a rising sequence of keys in this energetic piece. For Easter or general use. View Sample CQ9901-5 Pilgrim's song. (Mit Gott so wölln wir singen). A 15th-16th century pilgrimage song gets new life in this rousing arrangement. Also suitable for Advent. View Sample CQ9908 Light the Candle Bright (Zuendet an das Licht), $.95 View Sample Set for three-part women's voices, this original text and music deals with a favorite Bavarian folk theme, the lights of advent against the winter scene. Suitable for secular or religious occasion. Approx. 2'10" duration. English sub-text by Wilbur Skeels. CQ2007 Alleluia! Christ is born! (Christi-Geburt), $1.65 View Sample The first stanza is set for SSA choir, the second for TTBB, the third for SATB, in this bright Christmas piece. The text is by Gunter Goepfert. Bavarian dialect German with English text underlay by Wilbur Skeels. CQ2018 A Song of Friendship (Ein Lied der Freundschaft), $1.35 View Sample Original text and music by Biebl, with English underlay and arr. by Wilbur Skeels.A fun song for a sentimental occasion. Composed in 1997. 6 pp. SATB a cappella. RETURN TO STUDIO ENTRANCE LEAVE STUDIO AND GO TO STORE SEND E-MAIL WHAT'S NEW?
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