Joep Franssens Harmony Of The Spheres Score New Now

: Movements I and V are available for string orchestra alone, while II and IV can be performed by a saxophone quartet.

If a librarian tells you they have a "new" copy, ask for the copyright page. Most library holdings are the 1995 or 2003 editions. The score is distinguished by a cover featuring a modern fractal design (dark blue with silver geometric spheres), not the old abstract painting. joep franssens harmony of the spheres score new

Soprano I: G4 ————————— (30") ————————— Alto II: Bb3 —————————— (20") ——— (10" rest) ——— Tenor I: D4 —— (10") ——— F4 ———————————— (20") ——— : Movements I and V are available for

“In the old score, the harmony felt like a fragile secret. In the new one, it feels like a cathedral.” — Anonymous chorister, first rehearsal with the 2024 edition The score is distinguished by a cover featuring

Franssens selects texts from philosophers and poets across history—from Pythagoras himself to Dante and Vondel. In the score, the text setting is paramount. Franssens does not treat the words merely as phonetic sounds; the rhythm of the philosophy dictates the rhythm of the music. A new look at the score reveals how carefully the stress syllables align with the harmonic peaks, ensuring the text remains intelligible despite the thick texture.