PER GUNNAR PETERSSON

MIXED CHOIR

In reverse chronological order

Jubilate Deo

SATB and organ
2015
Latin text from Psalm 100
Durata 3 min
Dedicated to Ladislav Moravetz
First performance February 22 2015 in Bystrice pod Hostynen, Czech Republic, conducted by Per Gunnar Petersson
Published by Gehrmans, GE 12724

The Lord is my Shepherd

SAB and organ
2014
English text, Psalm 23
Durata 3,5 min
Dedicated to The St Christopher Singers at Christ Church Cathedral, Victoria, BC, Canada
Published by Gehrmans, GE 12519

Herren är min herde

(The Lord is my shepherd)
SAB and organ
2014
Swedish text, Psalm 23
Durata 3,5 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 12518
First performance September 13 2014 in Fässberg Church, Gothenburg, Sweden, conducted by Per Gunnar Petersson

Aftonbön

(Evening Prayer)
SATB a cappella
2013
Swedish text by Karin Boye
Durata 3,5 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 12475
First performance in St Mary´s Church, Sigtuna, Sweden, January 8 2014, conducted by Jörgen Ralphsson

Två inskriptioner/Two Inscriptions

Mixed choir a cappella
2013
Latin texts
1. O crux ave, spes unica - motto inscribed on the cross on the author August Strindberg´s grave, the words originate from a Latin hymn from the 6th century
Durata 1,5 min.
2. Memento me cum veneris in regnum tuum - oldest known Biblical inscription in Sweden, from the 11th century, on a fragment of a grave stone found under the floor in the Linköping Cathedral
Durata 2 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 12377
First performance in Linköping Cathedral on June 15 2013 by Linköpings Domkyrkas Kammarkör (Chamber Choir of the Linköping Cathedral) conducted by Jörgen Ralphsson
Recorded on CD "Vidi aquam" with Linköpings Domkyrkas Kammarkör conducted by Jörgen Ralphsson

Sanctus

SATB divisi a cappella
2013
Latin text from the Liturgy
Durata 3 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 12284

Cry out

Mixed choir and organ
2012
English text from Isaiah 12:3-6
Durata 6 min
Published by Gehrmans 2012, GE 12138
Commissioned by the Swedish Church Music Organizations (KOSK)
First performance at the Nordic Church Music Symposium in Hallgrimskirkja, Reykjavik, Iceland, September 9 2012 by Olaus Petri Vocalis and Mattias Wager,organ, Mats Bertilsson, conductor

Den stora gåtan

Mixed choir a cappella
2012
Swedish texts by the Nobel Prize Winner Tomas Tranströmer
Durata 9 min
1.Örnklippan
2. Fasader
3. November
4. Snö faller
5. Namnteckningar
Published by Notfabriken Music Publishing AB 2012 in the collection Tomas Tranströmer Tonsatta dikter
First performance at Mogens Dahl Koncertsal, Copenhagen, Denmark, February 19 2013 by Mogens Dahl Kammerkor, conductor Mogens Dahl

Fader vår

(The Lord´s Prayer)
after N Rimskij-Korsakov
SAB/SATB a cappella
2011
Swedish text
Durata 1,5 min
Published by Wessmans, 20114

Vänligt över jorden glänser

Mixed choir a cappella
2011
Swedish text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 34:1 and 6
Durata 3 min
Published be Gehrmans, GE 11899
First performance in Växjö Cathedral October 14 2011 conducted by Cecilia Rydinger Ahlin

Gud är min räddning

(God is my Saviour)
SATB a cappella
2010
Swedish text from Isaiah 12:2,
Durata 2,5 min
Arrangement based upon the version for male choir (Wessmans 200539)
Published by Wessmans, 201054
First performance in The Royal Chapel, Stockholm, October 31 2010 with the Älmhult Oratorio Choir conducted by Per Gunnar Petersson

Resurrexit

Mixed choir, trumpet and organ
2010
Latin, 1 Corinthians 15:4 Jesus Christus resurrexit tertia die secundum scripturas. Alleluia. (Jesus Christ rose again on the third day according to the Scriptures. Alleluia.)
Durata 4 min
Published by Gehrmans 2010, GE 11629
First performance in Snöstorp Church, Halmstad, Sweden, April 4 2010 with Capella Snöstorp conducted by Göran Persson

Hosianna

Two mixed choirs and organ
2009
Swedish text from Matt 21:9
Durata 2 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 11725
First performance in Växjö Cathedral at TV-broadcasted service November 29 2009, choirs from the cathedral conducted by Thomas Niklasson
Related version for SATB and organ in 1997, CG 7490

Adventsmusik

Mixed choir and organ
2008
Swedish texts from Rev 3, Psalm 24, Sak 9, Matt 21 and Swedish Hymn Book No 104
Durata 9 min
Published by Gehrmans 2009, GE 11407
First performance in Snöstorp Church, Halmstad, Sweden, November 29 2009 with Capella Snöstorp conducted by Göran Persson

Dominus regit me

Mixed choir a cappella
2007
Latin text, Psalm 23
Durata 6,5 min
Published by Gehrmans 2007, GE 11060
First performance in Linköping Cathedral June 2 2007 by Linköpings Domkyrkas Kammarkör, conductor Jörgen Ralphsson
Recorded on CD "Romanska bågar" LCCC-CD04 by Linköpings Domkyrkas Kammarkör (Chamber Choir of the Linköping Cathedral) conducted by Jörgen Ralphsson
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Cantate Domino

SSAATTBB a cappella
2006
Latin text, Psalm 96:1-2
Durata 4 min
Published by Gehrmans 2007, GE 10979
First performance in Ottarp Church, Sweden, March 4 2012 with Lunds Vokalensemble conducted by Ingemar Månsson

Romanska bågar

(Romanesque Arches)
Mixed choir a cappella
2005
Swedish text by Nobel Prize Winner Tomas Tranströmer
Durata 6 min
Published by Notfabriken Music Publishing AB 2005 in the collection Lyrikkören and also 2012 in the collection Tomas Tranströmer Tonsatta dikter
First performance in Lund Cathedral March 11 2006 by Lunds Vokalensemble, conductor Ingemar Månsson
Recorded on CD "Romanska bågar" LCCC-CD04 by Linköpings Domkyrkas Kammarkör (Chamber Choir of the Linköping Cathedral) conducted by Jörgen Ralphsson

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The composition is analyzed by Frida Björk - Read (in Swedish)

Det kanske var en dag

Mixed choir a cappella
2005
Swedish text by Nobel Prize Winner Pär Lagerkvist
Durata 3,5 min
Published by Notfabriken Music Publishing AB 2005 in the collection Lyrikkören

Lovsång till Skaparen

SATB a cappella
2004
Swedish text by Carl von Linné from his Preface to Systema Naturae
Durata 4 min
Published by Gehrmans 2006, GE 10879
First performance in Stenbrohult´s Church, Sweden, July 2 2004 with Stenbrohults kyrkokör conducted by Mary Chard Petersson

Kom, min älskade

Mixed choir a cappella with S & T solo
2004
Swedish, texts from the Bible, Song of Songs
Durata 10 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 10700
First performance in Uppsala Cathedral November 20 2004 by Allmänna Sången conducted by Peter Dijkstra

Välsignelsen

(The Blessing)
SAB a cappella
2004
Swedish text
Durata 4 min
Published by Gehrmans, GE 10563

In Honorem Sancte Birgitte

Version for mixed choir a cappella
2004
1. Introitus, durata 3,5 min
2. Alleluia (with S solo), durata 4,5 min
Latin texts from Birger Gregersson´s Officium Sancte Birgitte, 1381.
Version for mixed choir comissioned by Sveriges Radio Berwaldhallen, see preface by prof Stefan Parkman
Published by Gehrmans, GE 11492
First performance at Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, November 10 2004 by the Swedish Radio Choir conducted Stefan Parkman
Original version for SSSSAAAA a cappella, Gehrmans, GE 10550 & GE 10551

Omnia tempus habent

Mixed choir a cappella
2003
Latin texts: Ecclesiastes 3:1 "To everything there is a season" and the first verse from Gaudeamus igitur, an anonymous student song from the 18th century which can be traced back to the 13th century
Durata 10 min
Published by Gehrmans 2003, GE 10458
Commissioned by Sveriges Radio Berwaldhallen for the final round of the Eric Ericson Award 2003, dedicated to Eric Ericson
First performance in Berwaldhallen, Stockholm, October 25 2003 by the Swedish Radio Choir, Peter Dijkstra, conductor, (and also the other three finalists)


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The composition is analyzed by Ingemar Månsson (in Swedish) and by Jan Olof Rudén (in Swedish)

Fader vår

(The Lord´s prayer)
SATB and organ
2003
Swedish text
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 200311
Related version for SA and organ (Wessmans 9229), originates from Vesper for SA and organ (Wessmans 9245)

Vater unser

(The Lord´s Prayer)
SATB and organ
2003
Durata 3 min
Version in German of the Fader vår (see above, Wessmans 200311)
Wessmans, 201225

Vägen, du skall följa den

Recitation, mixed choir and organ
2003
Texts in Swedish by UN General Secretary Dag Hammarskjöld
Durata 13 min
Manuscript by the composer
First performance in St Nikoli Church, Halmstad, Sweden, November 19 2005

Laudamus

Two mixed choirs, SA choir, three organs and congregation ad lib
2002
Swedish text from the Liturgy
Commissioned for the organ inauguration in Växjö Cathedral Maj 5 2002
Manuscript by the composer

Mässmusik

Unison choir/SA choir/ S(S)AB choir, optional children´s choir, soloist, organ and congregation
2002
Swedish texts from the Liturgy
Kyrie - Gloria - Halleluja - Sursum corda och Prefationen - Sanctus - Din död förkunnar vi - Agnus Dei - Benedicamus och trefaldigt Amen Published by Gehrmans, SKG 10283
Commissioned by Sensus and the Church of Sweden
First performance at the second Swedish Church Music Symposium in S:t Johannes Church, Malmö, Sweden on September 22 2002

Som hjorten längtar

Mixed choir and cello, congregation optional
2002
Swedish text, Psalm 42
Durata 14 min
Manuscript by the composer
First performance in Växjö Cathedral October 5 2002 in connection with Träffpunkt
Read essay by the composer (in Swedish)

Ave Maria

after Giulio Caccini
SATB and Soprano solo a cappella
2001
Latin text
Durata 6 min
Published by Gehrmans, SKG 10239

Min ande jublar över Gud, min frälsare

SATB, organ and congregation
2000
Texts in Swedish from Luke 1:47 and Psalm 145:8-13
Published in the collection Jubel och sång (advent - långfredagen) by Verbum

Döden är uppslukad och segern är vunnen

Unison/mixed choir, organ and congregation
2000
Texts in Swedish from 1 Cor 15:54 and Psalm 118:15-24
Published in the collection Jubel och sång (påsknatten - domssöndagen) by Verbum

Saliga de renhjärtade, de skall se Gud

SAB, organ and congregation
2000
Texts in Swedish from Matt 5:8 and Psalm 126
Published in the collection Jubel och sång (påsknatten - domssöndagen) by Verbum

Libera me

SSAATTBB a cappella
2000
Latin
Durata 9 min
Published by Gehrmans 2000, SKG 10119
First performance in Skien Church, Norway, at Nordic-Baltic Choir Festival June 28 2000 with Det Jyske Kammerkor conducted by Mogens Dahl
Recorded on CD "Sacred North" EXLCD30127 by Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir, Mogens Dahl, conductor
Recording by Swedish Radio Choir conducted by Arne Lundmark
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Hymn till den Evige

(Hymn to the Eternal)
Mixed choir, organ and timpani. Congregation optional, brass optional
1999
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 3 Helig, helig, helig (Holy, holy, holy)
Durata 13 min
Published by Gehrmans 2000, SKG 10048 (full score), SKG 10049 (choral score), SKG 10050 (timpani), brass parts available from the composer
Commissioned for the 100 year anniversary of Church Musicians' Association of the diocese of Växjö
First performance in Växjö Cathedral October 31 1999, conducted by Per Gunnar Petersson
See article about the composition by the composer (in Swedish

Alleluia

SSAATTBB a cappella
1997/1999
Latin
Durata 6 min
Published by Gehrmans, SKG 10051
First performance in Helsinki Cathedral September 14 2000 with Jubilatekören conducted by Astrid Riska
Recorded on CD "Alleluia" CDK1062 with Coro Misto conducted by Søren Birch

Lige før forår

(Just before spring)
Mixed choir a cappella
1999
Danish text by Benny Andersen
Durata 5 min
Published by Edition Egtved 1999, KB 470 (Edition Wilhelm Hansen)
First Prize in Scandinavian composer competition, first performance in Copenhagen November 20 1999 by Unge Akademikeres Kor, Fleming Windekilde, conductor
Recorded on CD "Lige før forår" PCD 514 with Unge Akademikeres Kor, Fleming Windekilde, conductor
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Hosianna

SATB and organ
1997
Swedish text from Matt 21:9
Durata 2 min
Published by Gehrmans, CG 7490
Related version for two choirs and organ in 2009, GE 11725

Fem antifoner

SATB a cappella
1997
Texts in Swedish
1. Hylla Herren, hela världen Psalm 100:1-2
2. Bara hos Gud finner jag ro Psalm 62:2
3. Hör, Herre, när jag ropar Psalm 27:7
4. Halleluja
5. Hos dig är livets källa Psalm 36:10
Published by Wessmans, 9726
First performance in Lund Cathedral 1997

De profundis

Mixed choir a cappella
1996
Latin text, Psalm 130
Durata 5,5 min
Published by Gehrmans 1996, CG 7433
First performance in Växjö Cathedral 1996
Recorded on CD "Alleluia" CDK1062 with Coro Misto conducted by Søren Birch

Credo

Vi tror på Gud som skapar världen
SATB, unison (congregation), brass, timpani and organ
1996
Swedish text by Olov Hartman
Durata 4 min
Published by Gehrmans, CG 7426P (score), CG 7426K (choir), CG 7426S (instr parts)
Commissioned by Sensus and the Church of Sweden
First performance in Gothenburg Cathedral September 29 1996 at the Nordic Church Music Symposium

Guds Ande kom från himlen ner

2-part choir with organ and congregation optional
1996
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 160
Published by Wessmans, 9643

Sjung med glädje till Guds ära

SATB/unison choir, organ and congregation optional
1996
Text from Psalmer i 90-talet No 802
Published by Wessmans, 9642

Av goda makter underbart bevarad

SATB a cappella
1995
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 509
Durata 5 min
Published by Wessmans, 9628

Lovsjung Herren

2 choirs, SATB soli and organ
1994
Texts in Swedish from the Bible
Durata 8 min
Published by Wessmans, 9436

Kom med glädje och med sång

SATB and organ
1992
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 470
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 9251

Sjung, min själ

SATB a cappella
1992
Durata 3,5 min
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 448:4
Published by Wessmans, 9211

Till natt det åter lider

Unison choir/SA(T)B a cappella and optional flute
1992
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 507:1-2, 4-6
Published by Wessmans, 9243

Aftonland (Evening Land)

Mixed choir, mezzosoprano solo and English Horn (French Horn/Clarinet)
1989
Swedish texts by the Nobel Prize Winner Pär Lagerkvist from Aftonland
1. Allt är så underligt fjärran idag
2. Det är om aftonen man bryter upp
3. En gång skall du vara en av dem
4. Den döde

Durata 15 min
Published by Norsk Musikförlag 1990, N.M.O. 10450 A
First performance at Musikaliska Akademien, Stockholm, October 11 1992 by Mikaeli Kammarkör, Kristina Wessman and Jesper Harrysson. Anders Eby, conductor
Recorded on CD "North" EXLCD 30122 with Mogens Dahl Chamber Choir, Sören Hermansson, French horn

On youtube: part I, part II, part III, and part IV

Bli ordets görare

SATB a cappella
1989
Swedish text from Jacob 1:22-25
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 9232

Din död förkunnar vi

Mixed choir/unison choir/ SA with organ
1988
Swedish text from the Liturgy
Durata 2 min
Published by Wessmans, 8925

Du död, var är din udd?

SATB a cappella
1988
Swedish texts, 1 Cor 15:54-55 and Tim 1:10
Durata 2 min
Published by Wessmans 1989, Wessmans 8927

Guds Son en gång i morgonglans

SATB and organ, congregation optional
1988
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 490
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 9115

Vi går nu upp till Jerusalem

SATB a cappella
1987
Swedish text from Mark 10:33-34
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 8926

Gud, ditt folk är vandringsfolket

SAB and organ, congregation optional
1987
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 298
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 8716

Gud, för dig är allting klart

SATB and organ, congregation optional
1987
Text from the Swedish Hymn Book No 217
Durata 3 min
Published by Wessmans, 8804

Mässordinarium

SAB, congregation and organ
1986
Swedish texts from the Liturgy
Durata 8 min
Kyrie - Laudamus - Sanctus - Agnus Dei
Published by Wessmans, 8703