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Immortality, Op. 134: SATB Choral Octavo

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Immortality, Op. 134: SATB Choral Octavo

Immortality, Op. 134: SATB Choral Octavo

for Soprano Solo, Mixed Chorus, and Organ

By Alan Hovhaness

Item: 98-EP6360
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Series: Edition Peters
Publisher: Edition Peters
Page Count: 12
ISBN10: 0-300-71229-4
ISBN13: 979-0-300-71229-1
SKU: 98-EP6360

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About the Composer: Alan Hovhaness

Alan Hovhaness (1911-2000) was an American composer of Armenian descent whose prolific output encompassed over 500 works across symphonies, concertos, chamber music, and choral literature. His compositional voice drew deeply from Armenian musical traditions, Eastern Orthodox spirituality, and non-Western scales, creating a sound world that feels both ancient and contemporary. Hovhaness became a major figure in American concert music, and his choral works remain central to the sacred repertoire in schools and churches.

Why we love this

Hovhaness's choral writing balances accessibility with genuine spiritual depth. The solo-with-ensemble texture creates natural dramatic moments within the SATB framework, allowing singers at intermediate-advanced levels to explore expressive singing without demanding virtuosic technical demands that overshadow the work's meditative quality.

What to expect

The piece inhabits a contemplative, transcendent space; Hovhaness's harmonic language evokes Eastern Orthodox chant through modal sonorities and a timeless quality that feels removed from conventional tonal structures. The solo-ensemble interplay creates moments of intimate prayer alongside collective affirmation, building an atmosphere of quiet dignity and spiritual searching.

Who it's for

This octavo suits intermediate to advanced high school choirs, college choral ensembles, and church music programs seeking sacred repertoire with spiritual substance. Singers who have solid blend, secure intonation in modal harmony, and comfort with sustained singing will engage most fully with the work.

How to get the most out of it

  • Shape the solo passages with clear breath points and transparent phrasing; the ensemble needs space to listen and support rather than compete.
  • Approach the harmonic language with attention to sustain and resonance; Hovhaness's modality rewards full, warm vowel production across all four parts.
  • Allow the text to guide dynamic contours; resist the urge to build continuously, instead finding subtle peaks and valleys that reflect the spiritual arc of the poem.

How to use it

Program this as a centerpiece for a sacred choral concert or as the reflective anchor in a mixed-genre spring concert. Its moderate length and spiritual resonance pair well with other works in the American sacred canon, offering audiences a chance to experience Hovhaness's distinctive harmonic voice without overwhelming a program's emotional arc.

Skills your students will build

  • Singing in modal and non-traditional harmonic systems
  • Balancing solo and ensemble textures with clear sectional independence
  • Sustaining long vocal lines with consistent support and resonance
  • Interpreting Eastern Orthodox and transcendent spiritual text through musical phrasing

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