Description

Originally performed by the Paul Winter Consort, Missa Gaia is a contemporary ecumenical and ecological Mass celebrating the Earth. The work features the Consort’s trademark lyrical melodies with dynamic rhythms fromAfrican, Brazilian and American gospel traditions, incorporating Mass and biblical texts and interweaving the voices of wolf, whale and harp seals. This publication contains newly edited and revised versions of the choralmovements, set for mixed choir and keyboard with optional instrumental accompaniment, enabling Missa Gaia to be performed in both liturgical settings and concert halls. Publications available: SATB score, Sound Cues CD(animal voices) and Instrumental Score and Parts for Soprano Sax, Oboe/English Horn, Cello, Piano, Organ, Guitar, Bass and Percussion. Total Performance Time: Approx. 36 minutes.

Contents

1. Agnus Dei
2. Kyrie (from Missa Santa Cecilia)
3. Canticle Of Brother Sun
4. Let Us Depart In Peace
5. The Beatitudes
6. The Blue Green Hills Of Earth
7. Sanctus And Benedictus