Description

Bárdos Lajos: Popule meus – Choral Work for Mixed Voices | Music Score

Product Information

Title: Bárdos Lajos: Popule meus
Setting: Mixed Voices (Vegyeskar a cappella)
Instrumentation: SATB
Genre: Religious Works, Church Music (Vallásos művek, egyházzene)
Language: Latin
Grade: 3
Duration: 6 minutes
Page Count: 8 pages
Format: B/5 (17 x 24 cm)
Weight: 0.013 kg
Publication Date: 1980
Publisher: Universal Music Publishing Editio Musica Budapest
Item Number: 8740
ISMN: 9790080087404 / 979-0080087404

Overview

English Overview

“Bárdos Lajos: Popule meus” is a contemplative sacred choral work set for mixed voices in an a cappella SATB arrangement. Written entirely in Latin, this Grade 3 piece runs for approximately 6 minutes and is presented in a compact 8-page B/5 format. The title, “Popule meus” (meaning “My People”), evokes a call for spiritual reflection and communal devotion, making it a meaningful addition to liturgical services, reflective concerts, or choral meditations.

Hungarian Overview (Összefoglaló)

„Bárdos Lajos: Popule meus” egy elmélkedő, vallásos kórusmű, mely vegyeskar számára készült, a cappella SATB előadásra. A mű teljes egészében latin nyelven íródott, 3-as nehézségi fokú, és körülbelül 6 perc hosszúságú, 8 oldalon, B/5 formátumban jelenik meg. A cím, „Popule meus” („Az én népem”), lelki reflexióra és közösségi odaadásra hív, így ideális választás liturgikus szertartásokhoz, elmélkedő koncertelőadásokhoz vagy kórusmeditációkhoz.

Product Features

Concise and Portable:
The score is presented in a compact 8-page B/5 format (17 x 24 cm), making it easy to handle during rehearsals and performances.
Balanced SATB Arrangement:
Arranged for mixed voices, the work ensures a clear and harmonious blend of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass parts.
Spiritual Expression:
With its reflective Latin text, “Popule meus” offers a meditative and inspiring musical experience ideal for sacred contexts.
Accessible Difficulty:
As a Grade 3 piece, it is well-suited for intermediate choirs looking to expand their repertoire with meaningful and contemplative music.

Interesting Facts

Liturgical Heritage:
The title “Popule meus” connects the piece to a long tradition of sacred Latin hymns, inviting both performers and listeners to engage in a spiritual dialogue.
Timeless Appeal:
Composed in 1980, the work’s meditative quality and refined harmonies resonate with both historical and contemporary audiences.
Editorial Excellence:
This edition, published by Universal Music Publishing Editio Musica Budapest, reflects meticulous attention to musical detail, ensuring clarity in notation and faithful adherence to the composer’s intent.
Versatile Application:
Ideal for church services, reflective concerts, and choral meditations, “Popule meus” is a versatile addition to any sacred music program.