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Hallelujah

from Divergence by Sphere Ensemble

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Inspiration for this arrangement of Hallelujah came from the Rufus Wainright version that appears in the movie Shrek. Classical elements are woven throughout, paying tribute to and transforming the original concept. The opening sections invoke the spirit of chant, both of a single cantor, represented by the viola, and then in three voices by the upper strings. After a pause, the original Wainright arrangement appears before spinning off again into a flowing, rolling accompaniment reminiscent of Smetena’s Moldau, and then changing again into a chorale. The last section builds slowly, with instruments being added singly and in pairs until the whole ensemble releases together and the viola that began the movement plays the final statement alone.

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from Divergence, released September 17, 2015
Written by Leonard Cohen © 1984 Bad Monk Publishing [BMI] Arranged by David Short

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Sphere Ensemble Colorado

Sphere Ensemble was formed in 2011 by professional string players driven to explore the vast potential of the string ensemble. Sphere’s programs include masterpieces of string orchestra repertoire and exceptional works from all genres to create a new definition of modern performance. Innovative arrangements are written by group members generating a unique and transformative musical experience. ... more

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