Canadian-born Matthew Whittall (b. 1975) has been living in Helsinki, Finland since the beginning of the century. His focus as a composer is in orchestral music, but as a choral singer he has a love in composing choral pieces.
Love is Little (2009) is a modern motet which uses a Shaker hymn as cantus firmus. The original melody is gradually slowed down, looped and fragmented, forming a quiet, ambient soundscape in which each singer performs their own part freely. The piece is suitable for larger choirs but also works with 20 singers.
The work is available from Fennica Gehrman. Please notice also the other Whittall choir pieces. https://webshop.fennicagehrman.fi/page/product/9790550115903
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