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Psam 67 for Solo Baritone and SSAATTBB Choir: Choral Octavo, Voice

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Psam 67 for Solo Baritone and SSAATTBB Choir: Choral Octavo, Voice

Psam 67 for Solo Baritone and SSAATTBB Choir: Choral Octavo, Voice

By Eriks Ešenvalds

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Series: Musica Baltica
Publisher: Musica Baltica
Page Count: 8
ISBN10: 0-697-95297-5
ISBN13: 979-0-697-95297-3
SKU: 98-MB1380

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About the Composer: Eriks Ešenvalds

Eriks Ešenvalds is a Latvian composer whose choral works have earned recognition across Europe and North America. His compositions often draw on sacred texts and spiritual themes, combining contemporary harmonic language with deeply expressive melodic writing. His catalog includes works for choir, orchestra, and chamber ensembles, many of which have been recorded and performed by leading choirs worldwide.

Ešenvalds' music is particularly valued in choral circles for its accessibility to accomplished amateur and professional choirs alongside its artistic sophistication. His settings of liturgical and biblical texts reflect a thoughtful approach to text-painting and emotional arc, making his work a natural fit for both concert and worship contexts.

Why we love this

A solobaritone obbligato against eight-part choir writing creates genuine textural drama without requiring extensive divisi rehearsal. The work sets the psalm text with luminous harmony that feels both contemporary and rooted, giving singers the satisfaction of sustained, beautiful lines paired with the architectural interest of layered voices.

What to expect

Contemplative yet luminous, with the baritone's solo line cutting through moments of gentle harmonic motion in the choir. The piece unfolds at an unhurried pace, allowing the psalm text to resonate within rich, often layered sonorities that feel both spacious and intimate.

Who it's for

Ambitious community and church choirs with a skilled baritone soloist and secure alto and tenor sections capable of sustained eight-part writing. The work demands attention to intonation and part independence but rewards ensembles with the musicianship to execute it.

How to get the most out of it

  • Establish the baritone line as a stable point of reference early in rehearsals. The choir's entries will settle more securely when the soloist can anchor the harmonic progressions.
  • Balance the upper voices (SA) lightly against the lower voices (TTBB) to allow the baritone's melody to breathe without drowning it out. This octavo benefits from careful dynamic shaping rather than uniform volume.
  • Invest time in blend within each voice section before combining all eight parts. The harmonic richness depends on blend, not blend-by-volume.

How to use it

Position this as a centerpiece for a program exploring sacred choral literature or contemporary approaches to psalm settings. Its eight-part writing and solo baritone feature make it a natural standalone work that can anchor a concert section on liturgical or spiritual texts.

Skills your students will build

  • Sustaining independent vocal lines within eight-part texture
  • Blending across soprano, alto, tenor, and bass sections in close harmony
  • Responding to solo baritone phrasing while maintaining ensemble cohesion
  • Singing contemporary harmonic language with secure intonation

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