Hi, thanks for your comment. This is a composition made to be performed during the ceremonial "elevation", which is part of the Christian/Catholic liturgy. There are many, many elevations composed by numerous composers.
If I am not mistaken, it is called like that because it was meant to be played during the moment when the bread and the wine are consecrated in the Canon of the Mass, and the priest elevates the consecrated bread and the chalice. Of course, before 1970 all the Canon (or Eucharistic Prayer) of the Mass was said by the priest in low voice, and the organist could play this in that moment. Today, as it is said in loud and clear voice so that all the assembly could listen, the organ doesn't sound in that moment. But this could be a good piece for the communion.
Very expressive performance.
Thank you, Alberto.
What is 'elevation'? I liked this a lot!!!
Hi, thanks for your comment. This is a composition made to be performed during the ceremonial "elevation", which is part of the Christian/Catholic liturgy. There are many, many elevations composed by numerous composers.
If I am not mistaken, it is called like that because it was meant to be played during the moment when the bread and the wine are consecrated in the Canon of the Mass, and the priest elevates the consecrated bread and the chalice. Of course, before 1970 all the Canon (or Eucharistic Prayer) of the Mass was said by the priest in low voice, and the organist could play this in that moment. Today, as it is said in loud and clear voice so that all the assembly could listen, the organ doesn't sound in that moment. But this could be a good piece for the communion.