Arvo Pärt: I Am the True Vine — SATB a Cappella, Choral Score (Universal Edition)

Name: Arvo Pärt: I Am the True Vine — SATB a Cappella, Choral Score (Universal Edition)
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Written for the 900th anniversary of the foundation of Norwich Cathedral in 1996, this setting from Chapter 15 of St John's Gospel shows Prt at his most controlled. lnspired by the strength and simplicity of the metaphor, Prt sets up a pattern of notes that is strictly repeated six times throughout the span of the work. Rhythms alter each time, to suit the text, and bass and soprano pedal notes enhance the fourth repetition - but the pitches remain the same, creating a sinuous continuity that Prt likens to the leaf and branch patterns on oriental carpets. Within this framework of pitches, the vine metaphor is further reinforced by the systematic adding and subtracting of voices. One voice part sings one note, another joins them for the second, another for the third. The pattern is rigorous - I, 2, 3, 3, 2, I, 2, 3, 3, etc. - creating a smooth switchback from lower to upper registers. Like a number of Prt's pieces which are governed by such compositional conceits, the expressive reality in performance is quite unlike the seemingly bleak prospect on paper. And, as ever, Prt knows how to fashion the conclusion perfectly.

I I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
II Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
the Gospel according to St John, Chapter 15,1 - 14. I Am the True Vine Composer: Arvo Part Publisher: Universal Edition Instrument: Choral Format: Choral Score Pages: 1