Freedom Trilogy
SATB choral /piano score
PEL2004-Choir and Piano
SSA choral/piano score
PEL2004-Choir and Piano
Full score and instrumental parts
PEL2004-FS/IP
A WORK FOR SATB OR SSA CHOIR AND PIANO WITH OPTIONAL BASS, PERCUSSION, AND ORGAN
PEL2004 'Freedom Trilogy' (for SATB or SSA choir and piano, optional percussion, bass, and organ with full score) is an inspiring and exciting arrangement that has become an international festival favorite. This work combines 'Kyrie de Angelis', 'Haleluya Pelo Tsa Rona/Siyahamba', and 'Amazing Grace' in a rich tapestry of rhythm and jubilation.
This work is an exciting festival piece or a great addition to Earth Mass/Missa Gaia performances, joining all your choral forces and instrumentalists in a climatic whole of global meaning.
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Texts
'Freedom Trilogy' by Paul Halley
'Kyrie' - Greek, 3rd cent.
'Haleluya! Pelo tsa rona' and 'Siyahamba' - S. African, 20th cent.
'Amazing Grace' - John Newton
'Kyrie'
Kyrie eleison Lord have mercy
Christe eleison Christ have mercy
Kyrie eleison Lord have mercy
Chant from Missa de Angelis – 16th cent.
'Haleluya! Pelo tsa rona'
Haleluya! Pelo tsa rona, di thabile kaofela.
Ke Morena Jeso, ya re dumeletseng,
ya re dumeletseng ho tsamaisa evangedi.
Halleluya! We sing your praises, all our hearts are filled with gladness. Christ the Lord to us said: I am wine, I am bread, I am wine, I am bread, give to all who thirst and hunger.
South African, collected by Anders Nyberg
'Siyahamba'
Siya hamb’ ekukhanyen’ kwenkos.
Siya hamba, hamba, siya hamba, hamba,
Siya hamb’ ekukhanyen’kwenkos
We are marching in the light of God.
We are marching, marching; we are marching, marching.
We are marching in the light of God
South African, collected by Anders Nyberg
'Amazing Grace'
Amazing grace!
How sweet the sound,
That saved a wretch like me!
I once was lost
But now am found,
Was blind but now I see.
Words by John Newton
Reviews
“’Trilogy’ here refers not to the individual tunes that are so magically blended, first sequentially and then simultaneously, but rather to the three sonic worlds that the tunes represent: Gregorian chant yields to the sounds of Africa before both are gloriously embraced by ‘Amazing Grace’. Halley’s vision of a world without boundaries is powerfully conveyed in a work that will continue to delight, inspire, and amaze after many repeated auditions.” – Jennifer Kolmes, The American Organist Magazine
RE: Freedom Trilogy "How about standing ovations at two services (that never happens with offertory anthems)??!! We combined our two adult choirs (Cathedral Choir & Celebration Choir), so had about 70 singers, and excellent guest musicians. It was truly a hit!" - David Link, Canon Precentor and Director of Music, Trinity Cathedral, Sacramento, CA
