Elis Pehkonen

The English composer with the Finnish name

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Gloria

Elis PehkonenTenor soloist, SATB choir & full orchestra (38 mins)


Commissioned

Commissioned by Brian Kay and the Cheltenham Bach Choir.


Details

Goes well with Messa di Gloria by Puccini – and commissioned by Brian Kay with this pairing in mind.

A setting of the Gloria from the Mass with additional biblical texts from Isaiah, and the Gospels of Luke & John.

Wonderfully lyrical 3rd movement – setting of the Angels appearing to the Shepherds (as described in Luke) at the birth of Christ.


Performances

First performed Cheltenham Town Hall with the Cheltenham Bach Choir.

Bedford Town Hall. Soloist John Graham Hall.


Available

Score hire through Oxford University Press: for chorus and orchestra (#C5951).

Sample CD recording available from Corinium Music. Write for more information.

Upcoming Performances

Nov 14th Elis Pehkonen will be present for the performance of The Russian Requiem at Ripon Cathedral.

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  • Nic Pehkonen
  • Marc Pehkonen
  • Lori Taylor Pehkonen
  • Eliza Pehkonen

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  • Patron of Birmingham Festival Choral Society

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