In this work, the character of Joseph is portrayed by two singers to reflect his 'split personality' and fluctuating emotions.
Composer's Artistic Vision
Howard Arman's "Christmas Story" uses texts from the apocryphal Gospel of James, which presents details not found in the biblical versions from Matthew and Luke.
Compositional Technique
The musical accompaniment for Howard Arman's settings is reduced to monophonic singing and a single hurdy-gurdy, which provides an archaic sound.
Compositional Technique
Howard Arman's work combines newly composed settings of the Gospel of James with Gregorian and polyphonic chorales and 17th-century motets.
Performer Biography
The Bavarian Radio Chorus is highly regarded worldwide for its homogeneous sound and stylistic versatility, covering everything from medieval motets to contemporary works and opera.
Performer Biography
Howard Arman, the conductor and composer, was the artistic director of the Bavarian Radio Chorus from 2016 to 2022 and is known for his versatility across various musical genres.
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