Harmony of the Spheres (original Dutch: Harmonie der Sferen ), composed between 1994 and 2001 for , is his undisputed masterpiece. The title references the ancient Pythagorean concept that celestial bodies produce inaudible, perfect music through their motion—an idea Franssens translates into audible, slowly unfolding vocal chords.
32-voice mixed choir (a cappella) + string accompaniment. Theme: Mystical, Spinoza-influenced Latin texts. If you'd like, I can: joep franssens harmony of the spheres score new
While originally conceptualized as an a cappella choral cycle with strings integrated dynamically, the score is published in multiple arrangements via Deuss Music to allow for programming flexibility: Harmony of the Spheres (original Dutch: Harmonie der
, specifically reflecting on its significance as a published score and its place in the "New Spirituality" movement. Review: Joep Franssens’ Harmony of the Spheres – A Celestial Blueprint Joep Franssens’ Harmony of the Spheres Theme: Mystical, Spinoza-influenced Latin texts
[ Pythagorean Cosmic Proportions ] │ ▼ [ Spinoza's Latin Text ("Ethica") ] ──► [ HARMONY OF THE SPHERES ] ◄── [ Renaissance Polyphony ] ▲ │ [ European "Holy" Minimalism ] Structure, Instrumentation, and Score Options
Divided into Parts A & B; Chamber Orchestra; Organ & Saxophone; Flute Orchestra Mixed choir a cappella Saxophone Quartet Movement V Mixed choir a cappella Full String Orchestra alone; Flute Orchestra
21 Nov 2012 — Harmony of the Spheres is also written for other instrumentations. Sheet Music available through music publisher Deuss Music: www. YouTube·Dutch Composers Joep Franssens: Harmony of the Spheres - The Culturium