CREATION

Description

Dan Forrest unfolds a spectacularly sweeping score in CREATION, his newest and most expansive work to date. Written on the 225th anniversary of Haydn's similarly-themed masterpiece, this 72-minute oratorio explores the wonders of our planet through a dazzling variety of musical expressions for chorus, orchestra, and soprano and baritone soloists.

Dr. Forrest writes, "...It seems like there’s only one great Creation oratorio, and it’s from the 18th century. It’s terrifying and presumptuous to say 'I want to write a 21st century version alongside Haydn’s'; but I wanted to capture the beauty of life on this planet, and the wonder of its origin, in my own musical language. In a sense, it's a score to my own mental Planet Earth film – of beauty that I've encountered both at home and in my travels abroad. I hope this work overwhelms its listener with the wonder and joy that still shines through in our world."

Designed as a symphonic masterwork, the scoring nevertheless keeps choral parts accessible by sharing the load with two soloists, using only reasonable divisi, remaining consistent in repeated sections, and making significant use of reprises and refrains to limit the total amount of material to be learned. Rehearsal Tracks also greatly aid learning the choral parts. The work is designed to be performed without intermission, but can be performed in two halves if necessary.

141-page choral score, perfect-bound for durability, with laminate cover. See Preview above for texts and other details.
Also available in Digital (PDF) format for use on tablets, or for international customers wishing to print their own copies.

Concert Suite from CREATION: For a shorter performance option, 5 or 6 movements from CREATION may be performed as a concert suite, lasting 24-29 minutes. Full details and video at the Concert Suite from CREATION page. The full choral score should still be used for this option.

Individual Movements from CREATION are available upon request (as digital PDFs only) for $3.50 per copy, up to four movements. (Five movements or more is considered a Concert Suite and requires purchasing the full choir score.) Rental Scores/Parts for individual movements (all three scorings) are also available upon request (as digital PDFs only) for $80 each (up for four movements). Contact The Music of Dan Forrest for ordering information.

CREATION Instrumental Scores/Parts are available on rental in three scorings:

Full Orchestra (2.2.2.2 / 2.2.2.2 / 3 Perc / Keyboard / Harp / Strings and other optional instruments)
Small Orchestra (Organ and String Orchestra with 7-9 other players)
Chamber Ensemble (Organ with 9-11 other players).

OTHER COMPANION PRODUCTS:

Rehearsal Tracks (outstanding part-dominant mixes of professional choral singers)
FREE DOWNLOADS: Program Notes, Graphics for programs, and slides for projection are available at The Music of Dan Forrest CREATION page, along with performance suggestions, interviews, and more.
Rental Scores/Parts for performance (Full Orchestra, Small Orchestra, or Chamber Ensemble scorings)
Full Scores for permanent purchase (Available for Full Orchestra, Small Orchestra, or Chamber Ensemble; allows purchaser to keep their own score with their markings; rental still required for performance)
Organ Part for permanent purchase (allows organist to keep their own part with their markings; for use with Small Orchestra or Chamber Ensemble versions)

CREATION

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